Lessons from JH Ranch - Part 1

One of my favorite songs from the Ranch is King of My Heart. In the song the refrain is:

You are Good, You’re Good, Oh…

I’ve been thinking about those words a lot lately. In the midst of all the things going on right now, it’s so refreshing to know that we have a God that is “good.” On the surface, that may not seem very profound. However, when we face a world that is broken with sickness, division, and moral corruption, it is wonderful to know that something is truly “good.”

Good is defined as morally excellent, virtuous, pious, and righteous. We see glimpses of that in ourselves and in others but ultimately we will be let down. Our own morality, other people and even our mortal bodies will fail us at times. Our Government is rife with dysfunction and even has strong factions that are profoundly against many of our beliefs. Yet, God is good. He’s good. Oh wow.

I’ve found that I have had to remind myself of this several times over the past few months. Every time that I do, it always helps me process whatever I am feeling in that moment. It gives me a new perspective because I am reminded that, while I live in a sinful and broken world as a sinful and broken man, He is good, He’s good.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

I know that all of you are familiar with this verse. It’s often quoted in the midst of unfortunate circumstances when we need to be reminded that even though something that we are going through may not be “good,” God works all things together for good for those that love Him and have been called as Christians. Now is one of those times that we need to remember this verse. We may not like all of our circumstances but He works them all together for good. Why? because He is good, He’s good. Oh yeah.

Stay hungry,

Big E