Devotion: Good For You?

 The Bible in One Year: Proverbs 22-24/2 Corinthians 8

Today’s Reading: Psalm 119:65-72

You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. ~Psalm 119:68

Good For You?

Because I like dark chocolate, I once Googled “Is dark chocolate good for you?” I got a variety of results – some good, some bad. You can do the same for almost any food product. Is milk good for you? Is coffee good for you? Is rice good for you? There is a dizzying array of answers to these questions, so you must be aware that the search itself may not be good for you. It may give you a headache?

But if you’re looking for something that’s one hundred percent good for you all the time, can I recommend the Word of God? Listen to what it can do for the follower of Jesus who is seeking to build a relationship with God.

It can keep you pure (Psalm 119:9, 11).

It blesses you (Luke 11:28).

It makes you wise (Matthew 7:24).

It gives light and understanding (Psalm 119:130).

It helps you grow spiritually (1 Peter 2: 2).

Out God is good: “The LORD is good to all,” says Psalm 145:9. And in His goodness, He’s provided those who love Him with a guide that helps us see how to enhance our relationship with Him. as we try to decide how to live in a world full of choices, praise God that He’s told us in Scripture what’s good for us. Let’s say with the psalm writer: “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth” (Psalm 119:103). ~Dave Branon

God, thank You for leaving us Your inspired Word. Help us to read it carefully, interpret it correctly, and apply it enthusiastically in our lives.

God’s Word is the only sure foundation for life.

Bible Verse

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; ~Ephesians 5:25

Prayer

Lord, I ask that You guide my path today and, more specifically, my thoughts, words, and actions. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Bible Verse

Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? ~Romans 6:3

Bible Verse

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~Phillippians 4:7

Prayer

Dear Lord, It might not be easy or always feel good, but I know You see the big picture and know what’s best for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.