The goodness of the Spirit is good in any sense - benefit,
wellness, virtue, beneficence. Matthew Henry notes that this is a goodness
“which shows itself in a readiness to do good to all as we have opportunity”.
The Word tells us that the earth is full of the goodness of
the Lord (Psalm 33:5) and that His goodness endures forever (Psalm 52:1). King
David said “I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the
goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” The goodness of the Lord
satisfies and fills His children. His goodness leads us to repentance and
follows us all the days of our life. He blesses us with His goodness.
Psalm 31:19 - Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have
laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in
You in the presence of the sons of men!
In Exodus, God told Moses that He would allow His goodness
to pass before Moses. God hid Moses between two rocks, placed His hand in front
of Moses (because he could not actually see the Lord and live) and He passed
before Him. God referred to Himself as goodness. The goodness of the Lord is
expansive and unlimited. It does good, it provides goodness, it evokes
goodness, it encourages and strengthens those of us who God has prepared His
goodness for. God is good. And this is the precious Spirit Who now lives in us.
Jeremiah
31:14 - I will satiate the soul of the priests with abundance, And
My people shall be satisfied with My goodness,
says the Lord.”
Praise
God!
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