This is Namma for Christ with the two
hundred ninety-eighth inspirational message dated Monday, January 5th, 2026.
The title of this message is “Goodness of God – Free to Enjoy God – Psalm
37:3-5”.
The first three words of this message’s
title are also the words of the title
of the below anointed song/video, “Goodness of God (with lyrics)” as performed
by Cece Winans.
The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this
message) is from the third through the fifth verses of Psalm 37.
Psalm 37:3-5
New King James Version - (NKJV)
3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;
Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself also in the Lord,
And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to
the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
The title of this
message includes the words – “Free to Enjoy God” –
which is the “title” of the late
Dr. Charles Stanley’s “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (December 22nd,
2025) – which I have included below (Dr. Charles Stanley passed away on 4/18/23).
Dr. Charles Stanley was the founder of the “In Touch” daily devotional. Those
who work on behalf of this daily devotional are continuing its publication - as
it ministers to readers around the world. I recently read the below message and
wanted to share this message in “Namma for Christ”.
Free to Enjoy
God
Psalm 37:3-5
Scripture
mentions children coming to Jesus (Matthew 18:2-3; 19:13-14). Some probably climbed
onto His lap, while others perhaps sat at His feet. We can picture them asking
Him questions, begging to hear more stories, and whispering secrets in His ear.
It isn’t surprising that they would gather around Jesus; children can usually
sense when an adult loves them deeply.
Contrast
this image of the Savior’s welcoming, loving nature with the picture some
Christians have of God – they see Him as a judgmental taskmaster who motivates
by intimidation. While it’s true that we are to obey the Lord, we’re also to
delight in Him, just as we would enjoy the company of a close friend.
How
much better to have a biblically accurate view – that God, while sovereign over
the universe, balances authority with love. While He does want us to pursue
spiritual growth, He also wants us to relax
and enjoy spending time with Him.
Taking
pleasure in the Lord requires that we understand His attitude toward us: Our
Father loves us tenderly and
compassionately. He sees past our faults and mistakes to the precious child He
created. In fact, He loves us so much that He sent Jesus Christ to save us and
enable us to be with Him in heaven eternally. We have no greater friend!
I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and
I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please enjoy the below anointed
song/video, “Goodness of God (with lyrics)” as performed by Cece Winans.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
(If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the
end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click
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BE BLESSED!
