Read: Psalm 36:5-9
During this very difficult year of 2020 it has been easy to look around and see the evidence of things we don’t like, things we don’t agree with, or things we wish were different. David in the Psalms can relate to these feelings as well. But one thing we notice in the many Psalms that David wrote is that in the midst of trial and turmoil he also sees evidence of God’s goodness and faithfulness. That’s important for us to remember during this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I recently heard a wonderful new song on the radio that gives testimony to this. The song “Evidence” by Josh Baldwin encourages us to look for and see the evidence of God’s goodness and faithfulness all over our lives. I will just let his lyrics speak the rest of the message….
“All throughout my history your faithfulness has walked beside me, the winter storms made way for spring in every season. From where I’m standing I see the evidence of your goodness all over my life. I see your promises in fulfillment all over my life.”
The second and third verses continue… “Help me remember when I’m weak, fear may come but fear will leave. You lead my heart to victory, you are my strength, and you will always be. See the cross, the empty grave, the evidence is endless. All my sin rolled away, because of you, Oh Jesus. Why should I fear, the evidence is here.” And then the chorus one more time… “I see the evidence of your goodness, all over my life. I see your promises in fulfillment, all over my life.”
In Psalm 36 David says, “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” What wonderful lyrics and words of scripture to encourage us during this wonderful season of gratitude and rejoicing. Look to Jesus this week and see the evidence of Christ all over your life.
Make it Personal: Take out your Bible this week and turn to the Psalms. You will find many of these uplighting words to bring light and hope to your day. Look up Josh Baldwin’s new song “Evidence” on your favorite streaming site this week as well. I promise, both of these will bring a wonderful new perspective to things in your life.
Have a blessed week, Glen Rhodes