The Goodness of God

About this sermon

God never designed life to be something you merely endure; His original intention was for you to enjoy life. From the very beginning, God created humanity for a life of abundance, order and purpose. He placed man in a prepared garden, not in struggle or survival mode, revealing that comfort, provision and dominion were part of His design. Even after the fall pushed man into the wilderness, God’s original plan for a fulfilled and thriving life did not change. The “garden life” remains God’s dream for His people—a life marked by sufficiency, peace, dignity and growth, not constant hardship. At the heart of this message is the truth that God is genuinely good. His goodness is expressed through kindness, generosity and compassion, and through His sincere and well-meaning intentions toward humanity. God does not relate to people with evil motives or indifference; His heart is inclined toward helping, blessing and lifting them. He reveals His plans clearly, gives generously, and multiplies what is entrusted to Him. While some events occur because of human free will, God remains deeply mindful of every person and committed to their welfare. He desires not only to provide for His people, but to empower them because true transformation, especially out of lack and limitation, comes through God’s gracious and purposeful goodness at work in their lives.

Source: Segun Obadje