Abundant in goodness and truth
God is very rich and generous with His goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and tender mercy.
We are learning so much about who God is, not by what religion, men, or the world say but by what He has said about Himself. Remember, He introduced Himself to Moses as “I AM THAT I AM!”
Then He told us that He was merciful, gracious, and long-suffering. You saw that His patience is kindness to the point of indulgence. Now we see that He is abundant in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:5-7.
Abundant
Abundant means that the “I AM” is the leader, the chief, or abounding, exceedingly in goodness and truth.
Abundant refers to being heavy with riches. Riches of goodness and truth.
God is heavy with riches and generous with them. I AM abounds exceedingly in giving His goodness and truth.
Goodness
Goodness refers to God’s kindness and how He favors and benefits people. He sends rain on the just and the unjust. God gives life to those who love Him or hate Him. I AM is good and kind to all.
Remember, God’s goodness leads men to repentance. Repentance is a radical change of heart and mind, where you turn from yourself to Him, from thinking of yourself as god to knowing that God loves you and came in human flesh to rescue you and give you life now and forever.
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? Romans 2:4
I AM is super good, wealthy, and generous in kindness, patience, and indulgence. You should know that He is all of that, so you will see His grace, goodness, and compassion, and it will lead you to repent, radically change your mind, and accept God’s will over yours. Instead of believing in yourself, you will believe in God.
The word goodness also means mercy, kindness, pity, lovingkindness, and marvelous kindness.
I AM is rich and generous in His marvelous kindness.
Truth
God abounds in truth. What does the word truth mean? The Hebrew word translated as truth here is firmness or faithfulness. It means that God is abundant in reliability. I AM will be who He says He is and do what He says He will do. God is dependable.
There is security, permanency, and stability to God. God is trustworthy.
The word truth means loyalty, integrity, and faithfulness to His Word.
The psalmist said it clearly
To him who alone doeth great wonders: For his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: For his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: For his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great lights: For his mercy endureth for ever: 8 The sun to rule by day: For his mercy endureth for ever: 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: For his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:4–9
God is in a joint obligation with His people. He is close and in solidarity. We are in a covenant relationship.
God is who He says He is. He will love you; you can’t be separated from His love. His tremendous goodness and His strong faithfulness make pulling away impossible. Romans 8:38-39
I AM is rich and generous in keeping His word to us all. God is faithful even when you are not.