“For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” – Psalm 100:5 

Scripture reading: Psalm 100:1-5

Who is the LORD that we worship? “The LORD is good” (v. 5). “The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made” (Psalm 145:9). But above all we see His goodness in our redemption. “The goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared…He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy.” And because of Christ, our Savior, we are “justified by [God’s] grace” and “heirs according to the hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:4-7). Truly the Lord is good!

Even more, “His steadfast love endures forever “(v. 5). God is love. And His covenant love for His people endures forever. It’s permanent. It doesn’t fluctuate, like our love so often does. It’s a loyal, eternal love. And it’s supremely demonstrated in the cross of Christ. “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Amazing love!

Even more, “His faithfulness [endures] to all generations” (v. 5). Our God is a promise-keeping God. He always follows through on His Word. We can bank on His promises. If God said He’s going to do it He WILL do it. As Charles Spurgeon put it, “As our fathers found Him faithful, so will our sons, and their seed forever…Our heart leaps for joy as we bow before One who has never broken His word or changed His purpose.”

Suggestions for prayer

Pray that God would impress His goodness, love, and faithfulness upon your heart and the hearts of those who gather with you for worship today. Pray that you all would worship God with wholehearted thanksgiving today.

Rev. Brian Cochran is ordained in the United Reformed Churches in North America and has served as the pastor of Redeemer Reformation Church in Regina, SK, for 14 years. This month he starts a new call to Grace URC in Torrance, CA. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.