1-28-24//Good

Be still, and know that I am God

is a continuation of the church's address to the fearful among them, as before to behold the works of the Lord, so here to hearken to what he says, as follows, be still; not that they should be like sticks and stones, stupid, indolent, and unconcerned at the commotions that were in the earth, and be unaffected with the judgments of God, and be wholly silent and inactive; but that they should not be fearful, nor fretful and impatient, or restless and tumultuous; but be quiet and easy, resigned to the will of God, and live in an assured expectation of the appearance of divine Providence in their layout. And know; own and acknowledge that he is God, a sovereign Being that does whatsoever he pleases;  that he is unchangeable in his nature, purposes, promises, and covenant; that he is omnipotent, able to help them and deliver them at the last extremity;

that he is omniscient, knows their persons, cases, and troubles, and how and where to hide them till the storm is over; that he is the all wise God, and does all things after the counsel of his own will, and makes all things work together for good to them; and that he is faithful to his word and promise, and will not suffer them to be overpressed and bore down with troubles. Who further says for their encouragement, and is to be hearkened to in it,

Rom 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose

GOOD: agathos (ag-ath-os'); a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):

1.     of good constitution or nature

2.     useful, salutary: producing a beneficial effect : remedial. promoting health : curative.

3.     good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy

4.     excellent, distinguished

5.     upright, honourable

KJV - benefit, good (-s, things), well

THE PAINTER….Cody Johnson
She talks about the future like she's flippin' through a magazine
Finds the beauty in the thrown away and broken things
Gets excited about all my crazy dreams

Got every sunset that she's ever seen memorized
Saves them away for a rainy day or stormy night
The sky is brighter lookin' at it through her eyes

I don't remember
Life before she came into the picture
Brought the beauty I was missin' with her
Showed me colors I ain't never seen

She took chances
With every wall I built, she saw a canvas
I thank God every day for how he made her
My life was black and white, but she's the painter

She reminds me that it ain't too late to start again
Fine is good, but you need some blue every now and then
How'd I live so long without her reckless touch?

I don't remember
Life before she came into the picture
Brought the beauty I was missin' with her
Showed me colors I ain't never seen

She took chances
With every wall I built, she saw a canvas
I thank God every day for how he made her
My life was black and white, but she's the painter

I don't remember
The life before she came into the picture
Brought the beauty I was missin' with her
Showed me colors I ain't never seen

She took chances
With every wall I built, she saw a canvas
I thank God every day for how he made her
My life was black and white, but she's the painter

She's the painter