I was recently reminded by a friend of the greatness and the goodness of God as revealed in the book of Exodus.
With the burning bush, the awesome Name of “Yahweh,” the ten plagues that revealed God’s greatness to Egypt, Israel, and every so-called Egyptian god, and then the phenomenal parting of the Red Sea – not to mention manna from heaven and water from rocks – Exodus certainly showcases God’s greatness.
But when Moses asks God to “show me Your glory,” God responds in Exodus 33:19, “I Myself will make all My goodness pass before you…”
Certainly God’s glory is in His greatness but he chose to emphasize His goodness as He revealed Himself to Moses.
Do you view God as good?
His goodness certainly speaks of His moral goodness, His absolute holiness. “Goodness” also speaks of God’s skill; He does what He does very well. But goodness also speaks of His benevolence; His grace; His mercy; His kindness; His immeasurable love. WOW! He actually delights in giving good things – because He is good.
He is worthy to be trusted, prayed to, served and thanked . . . for He indeed is GOOD.
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