His Name is Good

"For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name,for your name is good. " Psalm 52:9 NIV

I just learned that my Grandma is in the ICU 2000 miles away. Yet, as hard as it is to be here and not be able to be by her side I can still praise God. The Psalm talks about praising God no matter what. The Psalm was penned by David, during the time when King Saul was seeking David's destruction. David feared for his life, yet he still praised God for even when our circumstances are bad, God is good. We have hope because God is good.

I have even more hope than David, because I serve a risen Savior. David knew and loved God, but God had yet to send His son (in fact Jesus is a descendant of David). We now have the whole story. We can see how God was working through His chosen people. We can trace God's goodness.

So, yes, even as I pray for my Grandma and wish that I could be there. Even as I try to fight worry (God tells us not to worry, so I have to obey) I know that God is good. For all that God has done (and continues to do) I will praise Him. His name IS good. His mercy is everlasting, and His grace is all that I need.

-JLP-