“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, HE saved us… And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.” Titus 3:4, 8
What is good?
How do you determine something as good?
Is it your opinion? Or if something impacts you as harmful, then does the opposite identify good for you?
Is goodness a human construct or a prior existing condition?
Some two thousand years ago, when Caesar Augustus reign the Roman empire, a baby was born. There were many babies birth at this time, but no other who was to fulfill the Jewish Messiah prophecy. For goodness entered the world in the most humblest way. His name given to HIM via a vision from an angel was Jesus. He grew in wisdom and in stature in favor of God and man until around the age of thirty (Luke 2:52, 3:23). He then made his public appearance.
Goodness full of grace, truth, and light (Jn.1:1-18). Yes, goodness came into the world but the world didn’t recognize HIM. HE manifested his goodness with everyone HE met. HE healed the sick. HE elevated the Law. HE emphasized its purpose for everyday living and not for religious appearance. HE taught truth with authority. HE revealed HIS Father God to others. HE introduced and made available HIS kingdom to the masses. HE lived out HIS life fulfilling Messianic prophecies. He crossed all the “T’s” and dotted all the “I’s” to fulfill the written Word.
Then goodness made the ultimate sacrifice. HE gave HIMSELF as the Lamb of God. HE joined humanity and then brought humanity into the divine fold. HIS life, death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven paved the way. All for you and I to enjoy HIS goodness now and forever.
Yes, goodness is the character of God. HE bestows goodness wherever HE goes. HE imparts goodness in whatever HE does. HE created humanity and said it was very good. HE created the world and said it was very good (Gn. 1:31). HE implemented HIS macro-plan for you and I and like everything HE does, it is good.
If you want to enjoy the good things in life, align yourself with goodness. HIS name is Jesus. HE will educate you, train you, and bring you into your promise land. It will be the most adventurous and romantic story of your life.
For Goodness wants to share HIMSELF with you and others. Until then, you are only grabbing at imaginary straws. Trying to find the good life without a proven compass makes the journey unproductive.
HE is the real McCoy. HE is goodness. HE exemplifies goodness. He shares goodness. He trains others in goodness. HE is the source of all goodness. Yes, the X-mas season is a reminder of the goodness of God.
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Books By Dr. Mike:
- Power Up With Jesus Book Series- Aspirations for a Grace-Paced Life!
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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