The goodness of God is a reality that is experienced in the soul and produces a profound, life altering fear of God.
- The goodness of God is a reality that is experienced in the soul: inspiring praise, coexisting with trouble, and providing unlimited blessedness (1-10)
- The real experience of the goodness of God is a motive for sincere, corporate praise (1-3)
- The real experience of the goodness of God coexists with fear and pressure (4-7)
- The real experience of the goodness of God provides a constant, unwavering source of blessedness (8-10)
- Experiencing the reality of God’s goodness produces a profound fear of God: influencing daily choices, drawing attention to God himself, and providing an unshakable confidence in God (11-22)
- Fear that is born from the reality of God’s goodness influences the practical, everyday aspects of sanctification (11-14)
- Fear that is born from the reality of God’s goodness causes a theocentric focus for earthly life (15-21)
- Fear that is born from the reality of God’s goodness provides a firm confidence in God, regardless of circumstances (22)
When enemies pursue, when personal failures entrap, and when well-intentioned plans disappoint, dare to taste the goodness of God: it is exponentially more palpable when contrasted with fear, trouble, and desperate need. The one who purposes to experience God’s goodness in the dark will find himself inexpressibly blessed, even when Providence frowns.
