Focus on God’s Goodness-The Will of God

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s Goodness is found in Romans 12:2.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

With God’s mercy in view, we see the sincere love that Jesus has for us. We comprehend His goodness and learn to trust His plans for us.

We don’t have to know God’s plan in order to agree to it. Rather, we are so convinced of God’s genuine love for us that we offer ourselves to God. We commit to His plan whatever it is or wherever He may lead us. God will show us His plan when the time is right. Jesus said to His disciples, “Follow me.” And Jesus said to Paul at the time of his conversion, “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

We can anticipate God moving our hearts in a good direction as we learn to appreciate what moves His heart.

The will of God reveals the Goodness of God and is a reason to give to thanks in the Year of Gratitude.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com