The Goodness of God
Isaiah 65:24
“Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.”
Psalm 139:1–4 (ESV)
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.
You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.
Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
The promise in Isaiah—“Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear”—brings such deep comfort. As I sat reflecting on these words, Psalm 139 came to mind. King David reminds us how intimately God knows us and how deeply He loves us.
For a moment, I wondered: if God already knows what we need and what we will ask, why do we even need to pray? Then I remembered: “By him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:16–17).
We were created for Him. One of His instructions to us is to communicate with Him through prayer. He designed us for an intimate relationship with Himself! What an amazing God—that He would create us in His image and give us the privilege of fellowship with Him. He invites us to know Him, just as He fully knows us.
This brings us incredible assurance: no matter what we face or what is happening in the world, the God of the universe invites those who belong to Him to ask for what they need. He already has the answer prepared. We don’t have to force anything to work. God sees us, He is with us, and He knows exactly what we are going through. The key is to pray according to His will and to believe that He hears and responds: “And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith” (Matthew 21:22).
At times, it may feel as though God is slow to answer. Yet Scripture encourages us: “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). Waiting on the Lord takes courage and trust. Spiritual waiting is not passive—it is active faith, believing that God’s timing is perfect and that He is working behind the scenes. His plans are always better than ours. Letting go of control allows us to rest in the truth that God has already gone ahead of us and prepared the way.
I’ve found that keeping my mind fixed on His Word and worshipping Him fills my heart with peace while I wait for His promises to unfold.
Key Takeaways
You are so precious to God that He chose you for a relationship with Him.
Nothing you bring before God is a surprise to Him.
The answer is already prepared before the problem arises.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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