
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. 3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Those who are far from you will perish; you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Psalm 73:1-3; 25-28 (NIV)
1. I know that God is
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Psalm 73:1 (NIV)
“What comes to mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you.” —A.W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5 (NIV)
2. It feels like life is
But as for me, my feet came close to stumbling, My steps had almost slipped. 14 All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments. 15 If I had spoken out like that, I would have betrayed your children. 16 When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply. Psalm 73:2, 14-16 (NIV)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
3. Stay close to
But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds. Psalm 73:28 (NIV)
And when you draw close to God, God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and let your hearts be filled with God alone to make them pure and true to him. James 4:8 (TLB)