God is good

Ever since I was young, the word "Good" has always been a common word used in songs that we sing in sunday school. Especially the well known "God is so good" song. After singing it for so many years now, I never actually understood how a simple word "Good" could describe the almighty God whom we worship.

I guess, it is because the word "good" is so commonly used these days that it doesnt really mean as much as it is suppose to anymore. With this in mind, I was led to the scene in the bible where the rich young man approaches the Lord Jesus and says:" Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" One would think that the Lord would answer this young man as he so eagerly wanted to know the answer. However, the first thing that the Lord Jesus said was:" Why do you call me good? No one is good - except God alone. (NIV Mark 10:17-18)

If the Lord Jesus had to make it clear that no one is good, except God alone. I would think that there is more weight to the meaning of the word "Good" then we would expect. The question that then comes to mind is: How would you define good? I am sure there are lots of good dictionaries out there to give loads of definitions and explanations to the word. However, what came to my mind was verse 8 of Philippians 4. In my opinion, that verse gives a clear enough picture of what "Good" really is.

Incidentally, for those who are as ignorant as I am, if you find the meaning for "good book" it actually refers to the bible! (Interesting...) So next time whenever we come across the word "Good" in our praises, maybe it adds a little bit more to our appreciation of the Lord... maybe it just means something better... or maybe it just means that He is the best!