One of the most powerful things a believer can do is to think deeply about the goodness of Jesus. Not as a passing thought or a Sunday morning idea, but as a daily anchor for the soul. His goodness isn’t limited to one moment in history. It stretches from eternity past and continues into our present, active and alive in our lives through grace, mercy, and love.
To think of the goodness of Jesus is to remember how He left heaven to dwell among us, how He healed the sick, lifted the broken, welcomed the outcast, and laid down His life for all. His goodness is not just what He does, it is who He is. And that goodness draws us in, restores our hope, and reminds us that we are never alone or forgotten.
Scripture continually points us to reflect on the character of Jesus. It calls us to meditate on His love, His kindness, and His faithfulness. When we keep His goodness in our thoughts, it transforms how we handle hardship, how we love others, and how we walk through life. These verses are gathered to help you center your heart and mind on the goodness of Jesus, to remind you that His love never fails and His presence never leaves.
Bible Verses About Thinking of the Goodness of Jesus
1. Psalm 27:13
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
2. Romans 2:4
Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
3. Psalm 145:7
They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
4. John 10:11
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
5. Lamentations 3:22-23
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
6. Psalm 34:8
O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
7. Isaiah 63:7
I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us.
8. Titus 3:4-5
But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.
9. Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
10. Matthew 9:36
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
11. John 1:16
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.
12. Psalm 100:5
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
13. Luke 7:22
Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard: how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised.
14. Psalm 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
15. John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
16. Psalm 107:8-9
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul.
17. 2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
18. Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
19. Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
20. Luke 18:19
And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
21. 2 Thessalonians 1:11
Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness.
22. 2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
23. Psalm 31:19
Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee.
24. James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.
25. Psalm 63:3
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
26. Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.
27. John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
28. Colossians 1:19-20
For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; and, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself.
29. Ephesians 2:7
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
30. Matthew 11:28-29
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
31. Psalm 136:1
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.
32. Micah 7:18
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage?
33. Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.
34. John 15:13
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
35. Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead… Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Thinking of the Goodness of Jesus
Thinking of the goodness of Jesus brings peace to troubled hearts and hope to weary souls. When we pause and reflect on who He is and all He has done, we’re drawn closer to His heart. His goodness reminds us that no pain is wasted, no prayer is ignored, and no moment is beyond His care. Jesus walked among us, loved without limit, and gave all so we could have eternal life. Every act of kindness, every word of truth, every display of compassion—each reflects the unmatched goodness of our Savior. In remembering His goodness, we find the strength to keep going and joy that cannot be stolen. Let your thoughts dwell on His love, His power, and His grace. He is good, and He is good to you.
Say This Prayer
Jesus, thank You for Your unending goodness toward me. Even when I forget, You remain faithful. Help me to think on Your love every day, to remember Your grace when I feel weak, and to reflect on Your kindness when the world feels cold. Fill my heart with gratitude and my mind with peace. Let Your goodness lead me, guide me, and overflow through me. I trust You, I worship You, and I love You. In Your holy name, Amen.