I SHALL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD

I SHALL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 91:14-16; Psalm 27:13

Key Verse: “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” — Psalm 27:13, KJV

Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:1-16; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 34:19; Psalm 118:17; Isaiah 43:2; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28; Psalm 121:7-8.

Description

God does not preserve His people merely to keep them alive; He preserves them so that they may fulfil His purpose and experience His goodness. Psalm 91:14-16 concludes the psalm with powerful promises of deliverance, answered prayer, divine presence, honour, satisfaction, and salvation. This sermon calls believers to look beyond present challenges and confidently expect to see God's goodness in the land of the living.

INTRODUCTION

There are seasons when circumstances seem to suggest that the story will end in disappointment. Difficulties may surround a person, prayers may appear delayed, and the future may seem uncertain. Yet David made a remarkable declaration: “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” His faith was anchored in the expectation that God still had something good ahead of him.

Psalm 91 closes with God's own declaration concerning the person who loves Him, knows His name, and trusts Him. God promises, “I will deliver him,” “I will set him on high,” “I will answer him,” “I will be with him in trouble,” and “with long life will I satisfy him.” These words reveal a God who is personally involved in the lives of His people. He is not distant from our struggles; He is present in them and faithful to accomplish His purposes.

Therefore, we must refuse to allow present circumstances to determine our expectations of tomorrow. We shall see the goodness of the Lord. We shall live to testify, experience God's faithfulness, overcome adversity, and fulfil our divine assignments. Our confidence is not in human ability but in the Lord who preserves, delivers, answers, satisfies, and saves His people.

1. GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE HIS GOODNESS

God's goodness is part of the believer's testimony.

a) Believe You Will See Goodness (Psalm 27:13)
Faith enables us to expect God's goodness even when circumstances appear difficult.

b) Remember God's Goodness (Psalm 103:2)
Remembering previous blessings strengthens faith for present challenges.

c) Trust His Good Plans (Jeremiah 29:11)
God's purposes for His people are not designed for destruction.

d) Wait For The Lord (Psalm 27:14)
Divine delay does not mean divine denial.

Biblical Example: Joseph (Genesis 50:20). What appeared to be a terrible chapter became part of the story through which God preserved Joseph and many others.

2. I SHALL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING

God's goodness is not merely a future expectation; we can experience His faithfulness in this life.

a) You Shall Live And Testify (Psalm 118:17)
God's preservation enables His people to declare His works.

b) You Shall Eat The Good Of The Land (Isaiah 1:19)
Obedience positions us to enjoy God's blessings according to His will.

c) You Shall Experience Restoration (Joel 2:25-26)
God is able to restore what has been lost and bring renewed joy.

d) You Shall Have A Testimony (Psalm 40:1-3)
God can transform seasons of waiting into seasons of testimony.

Biblical Example: Job (Job 42:10-17). After a season of severe trial, Job experienced restoration and saw the faithfulness of God.

3. GOD WILL DELIVER ME FROM TROUBLE

Psalm 91 does not deny that trouble exists; it promises God's presence and deliverance in trouble.

a) God Will Answer (Psalm 91:15)
God hears the cries of His people.

b) God Will Be With You (Psalm 91:15)
His presence remains with us even during difficult seasons.

c) God Will Deliver You (Psalm 34:19)
Though the righteous may experience many afflictions, God is able to deliver them.

d) God Will Honour You (Psalm 91:15)
God can turn seasons of shame and difficulty into seasons of honour.

Biblical Example: Daniel (Daniel 6:19-23). Daniel entered the lions' den, but God delivered him and turned his trial into a testimony.

4. I SHALL ENJOY DIVINE PRESERVATION AND LONG LIFE

God desires His people to fulfil their purposes before Him.

a) God Satisfies With Long Life (Psalm 91:16)
The psalm speaks of God's satisfying preservation.

b) God Preserves Your Going Out And Coming In (Psalm 121:7-8)
The Lord watches continually over His people.

c) God Preserves Your Destiny (Psalm 138:8)
God is able to complete what He has begun concerning your life.

d) God Will Fulfil His Purpose (Philippians 1:6)
God is faithful to complete the work He has begun in His people.

Biblical Example: Caleb (Joshua 14:10-13). Caleb testified that God had preserved him through the years and enabled him to continue pursuing God's promise.

5. I SHALL EXPERIENCE VICTORY OVER ADVERSITY

Your present battle does not determine your final outcome.

a) God Is Greater Than Your Enemies (Romans 8:31)
If God is for us, opposition cannot ultimately defeat His purpose.

b) No Weapon Shall Prosper (Isaiah 54:17)
God promises to defend His servants against weapons formed against them.

c) God Gives Victory (1 Corinthians 15:57)
Victory ultimately comes through Jesus Christ.

d) We Are More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:37)
Through Christ, believers can overcome adversity with confidence in God's love.

Biblical Example: Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:20-22). Judah trusted God, worshipped Him, and witnessed divine intervention against overwhelming opposition.

6. I SHALL SEE ANSWERS TO MY PRAYERS

God hears the prayers of His people.

a) Call Upon God (Jeremiah 33:3)
God invites His people to call upon Him.

b) Pray With Faith (Mark 11:24)
Faith-filled prayer expresses confidence in God's ability to answer.

c) Pray According To God's Will (1 John 5:14)
Effective prayer is aligned with God's purposes.

d) Wait For God's Answer (Psalm 40:1)
Sometimes the answer requires patient waiting.

Biblical Example: Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-20). Hannah prayed persistently, waited upon God, and eventually received Samuel as an answer to prayer.

7. MY TESTIMONY SHALL BRING GLORY TO GOD

God's goodness should result in joyful testimony.

a) Declare His Works (Psalm 118:17)
Those who experience God's preservation should testify.

b) Tell Others What God Has Done (Mark 5:19)
Our testimony can become a means of encouraging others.

c) Praise God For His Faithfulness (Psalm 107:1-2)
Thanksgiving acknowledges God's goodness.

d) Give God All The Glory (Psalm 115:1)
Our testimony should point people to God rather than ourselves.

Biblical Example: The man delivered from demons (Mark 5:18-20). Jesus instructed him to tell others what the Lord had done for him.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion of Psalm 91 is a powerful reminder that God is not only interested in preserving us from danger; He wants us to experience His presence, deliverance, answers to prayer, honour, satisfaction, and salvation. We may pass through difficult seasons, but those seasons do not have the authority to cancel God's purpose. The God who kept us through yesterday is the same God who will preserve us tomorrow.

Therefore, lift your eyes beyond your present circumstances and declare with faith: “I SHALL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING.” You shall live to testify. You shall see God's faithfulness concerning your family and destiny. You shall overcome adversity, experience divine preservation, and rejoice in the goodness of God. Your story will not end in tragedy; it will end in testimony, because the Lord is your keeper and your salvation.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and preserving power over my life, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, give me grace to believe that I shall see Your goodness in the land of the living, in Jesus name.

3. Father, preserve me and my household until we fulfil Your purpose for our lives, in Jesus name.

4. Lord, deliver me from every trouble, adversity, and circumstance designed to terminate my testimony, in Jesus name.

5. Father, answer my prayers according to Your perfect will and let me experience Your faithfulness, in Jesus name.

6. Lord, let every season of sorrow give way to joy and every season of waiting produce testimony, in Jesus name.

7. Father, give me victory over every opposition standing against Your purpose for my life, in Jesus name.

8. Lord, preserve me with satisfying years and enable me to fulfil my divine assignment, in Jesus name.

9. Father, turn every difficult chapter of my life into a testimony that will glorify Your name, in Jesus name.

10. Lord, let my life, family, ministry, and destiny continually testify of Your goodness, mercy, and faithfulness, in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS

1. You shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

2. You shall live and declare the works of the Lord.

3. The Lord shall preserve you and your household from evil.

4. Every season of sorrow shall give way to seasons of joy and testimony according to God's purpose.

5. The Lord shall answer you when you call upon Him.

6. God shall be with you in every season of trouble and bring you through victoriously.

7. You shall experience divine preservation, restoration, and victory.

8. You shall fulfil your God-given assignment and enjoy the fruit of your labour.

9. Your testimony shall silence fear and cause others to glorify God.

10. Therefore, I declare: I SHALL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING. I SHALL LIVE, I SHALL NOT DIE PREMATURELY, I SHALL FULFIL MY PURPOSE, I SHALL EXPERIENCE DIVINE PRESERVATION, I SHALL WALK IN VICTORY, AND I SHALL RETURN WITH JOYFUL TESTIMONY OF THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.