At every step in the creation process, God stopped to observe His efforts. And then, He called it good. What a hilarious thing to do. Is it not bizarre, to some extent? The almighty God of Heaven and Earth declaring His work good. And, to who is He saying this? Who heard God say, “It is Good?” Regardless, it’s a declaration worth noting and accepting.

In my mind, so of today, I don’t believe the Lord called it good because He felt good about it, or because His creation was perfect in the moment. The Lord saw the beginning and the end. His declaration was for the now and the future. And, that’s how I want to think and live life. I want to find what has been good, is good, and will be good.

Perfectionism is our enemy, and goodness is whatever creates or sustains life; like food, patience, shelter, hugs, and grace. (We will always need and our needs are not a sin. It is how we fill those needs that can be sinful and destructive.)