The great Puritan Preacher, Charles Spurgeon, once penned, “Although we may not always be healthy or prosperous, yet God is always good, and therefore, there is always a sufficient argument for giving thanks.” No one is immune to poor health, financial needs, or other trauma in their lives…but this doesn’t mean God has somehow fallen down on His job, or has changed His mind. God promises to always remember His people, and He gives special attention to the cries of the oppressed, down-trodden, weak, and infirmed. The phrase, “poor & needy” is a fixed expression in the Old Testament where it can literally mean abject poverty…but these words are also used figuratively to express total dependance on God in whatever critical situation we find ourselves. Giving thanks to God then becomes the “even though” type of praise. It’s “Even though I’m going through this serious health problem right now, I will glorify & thank You, Father.” or “Even though I’m facing this huge financial problem today, I know You are there & working on my behalf, so I will praise Your Name. ” So remember, even though life can be very difficult at times…God is always good.
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