Life Is Good

Posted on Dec 2, 2020 in Midweek Meditation, MM20 |

Read: Psalm 16:5-11

Last year I preached a sermon series titled “Living The Good Life.” This week I had to wonder how that same sermon series would go over in this very challenging and different year of 2020. As I looked back on those messages I realized that the Good Life is more about how we approach life than how we sometimes experience it. If we approach life from a worldly perspective we often see the bad, if we approach life from a Godly perspective it is much easier to see the good and celebrate the blessings we do have in life.

In Psalm 16 David realizes this. He writes, “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.” A couple verses later he says, “I keep my eyes always on the Lord, with him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” In verse 11 he says, “You make known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence.” David was realizing how important it is to have a God-centered perspective on life even in the midst of the troubles and trials of this world.

Each morning as I am getting ready for my day I see a wall plaque that reminds me of some of these Christ-centered pathways to a good life. Around the phrase “Life is Good” it has wonderful reminders of what truly makes my life good. Things like being kind, being true, seeking peace, keeping the faith, and being a friend. Encouragements to be joyful, love others, treasure family, and laugh. These truly are the things that Jesus can use to show us the path to life. Let’s try to be reminded of them each day as we head out to work, school, and whatever path the Lord leads us on that day.

Make it Personal: These traits and characteristics of “The Good Life” are found in God’s Word, the Bible. Make daily Bible reading an important part of your life. The words of scripture are a great reminder of how the blessings in life far outweigh the challenges of life. Let’s make sure we have those daily reminders.

Have a blessed week, Glen Rhodes