Good Will Come

The good person is generous and lends lavishly; No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, but a sterling and solid and lasting reputation.

Psalm 112:5 - MSG

There is a beautiful simplicity in Psalm 112:5. It paints a picture of a person whose goodness is not hidden but rather is lived out in the choices of everyday life. Today’s verse reminds us that righteousness is not only about what we believe—it is about how we carry ourselves in the world God has placed us in.

This verse is, in many ways, an “if/then” promise. If a person fears the Lord, walks in His ways, and treats others with kindness, generosity, and fairness—then good will come. Stability will come. Honor will come. A settled heart will come. God Himself will see to it.

And Scripture does not shy away from showing the opposite as well. If a person chooses selfishness, harshness, dishonesty, or careless living—then instability follows. Anxiety follows. A restless heart follows. Their life becomes easily shaken because it is not anchored in God’s wisdom or God’s ways.

Psalm 112:5 reminds us that the righteous person is generous because they trust God to supply. They lend because they know their resources are not their own. They guide their affairs with discretion because they understand that wisdom is an act of worship. Their dealings—whether financial, relational, or practical—are marked by fairness and mercy.

The result of living out this Psalm is not accidental. God says such a person “will not be moved.” Their life becomes rooted. Their name becomes remembered. Their steps become steady. Their heart becomes calm even when the world trembles.

Today, take a moment to let this verse speak to your spirit. Let it remind you that your acts of goodness are not wasted. Your generosity is not forgotten. Your seeking wisdom is not overlooked. Every quiet act of kindness, every fair decision, every merciful choice is seen by our God who delights in your righteousness, your right living.

So, the bottom line is this; If we walk in His ways, then good will come—because He is good, and He honors those who reflect His heart in their daily lives. Let’s do that today. Then lets’ watch as good comes.

Prayer
Father, shape my heart to be generous, wise, and fair in all I do. Teach me to guide my affairs with Your discretion and to trust You with every outcome. Let my life reflect Your goodness in ways both seen and unseen.

In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.