JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s goodness is found in Proverbs 19:17.

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

God has a tender heart for those in places of poverty and notices when we are moved by His love to be kind to the poor. The Gospel is about lifting people up who are in places of brokenness.

In Galatians chapter 2, we see the leaders of the early church filled with the compassion of Christ, and agreeing in their ministries to remember the poor.

God’s reward for faithful service reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com