Psalm 119:68 - Paradise Restored.
Psalm 119:68 (NKJV) You are good, and do
good; Teach me Your statutes.
COMMENTARY PEARL
The false doctrine of eternal conscious
torment prevails widely in Christianity today. Many
have rejected God because they've been told He
tortures people throughout the ceaseless ages of
eternity. This slander against the character of God
from Satan is effective because it obscures one
of the most vital characteristics of God: His
goodness.
From the beginning, God designed the
world to furnish man with the highest quality of
life, and this eternally. The world was full of
breathtaking scenery for the eye, delicious fruit for the
tasting, and the songs of birds for music. It was
truly a paradise until the day that sin crept into
the picture, bringing death with it (Romans
6:23).
Satan has plunged this world into
darkness and seeks to cast the blame on God. He is
responsible for every wicked work. Yet, before he could
begin this evil work, the Son of God had already
pledged that, should humans fall into sin, He would
give His own life to save them and restore the
paradise that would be lost.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us,
in that while we were still sinners, Christ
died for us" (Romans 5:8). Every heartbeat, every
meal, and every other need or want supplied are
the generous provisions of God for us sinful
human beings. God wants to fulfill all the desires
of our hearts and give us abundant, joyful
lives. God has Paradise in store, and He desires
each of us to be there.
When life gets you down, when the enemy
seeks to cast a dark cloud above you, remember
today's promise that your Creator is good. Above
those dark clouds are the glorious rays of God's
goodness. He is your Savior, and you can trust that He
has only your best interest in mind.
God, help me to see Your true character
and to know Your goodness in my own experience.
[The Most Amazing Bible Promises by Amazing
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LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Psalm 100:5 (NKJV) For the LORD is good; His
mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all
generations.
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