​January 12: God Is Entirely Good Toward All!

The angel announced:  “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14, NKJV)  What a powerful decree of what God’s heart is like and what His intentions are with all men.  Goodwill toward all men!  All means all, not just those who believe.  God was setting the record straight at the birth of His Son that He only has good intentions towards humanity. That has never changed!  Believe that, and that will affect your prayer life, family life, work life, etc.

It was Bill Johnson who said, “Our boldness to declare and demonstrate who He is in a given situation is seriously impaired if we are not confident of what He is like.” When we truly grasp that God is entirely good, everything shifts. Prayers rise with expectation. Families receive grace. Workplaces become arenas of kindness. Ministry flows with power and compassion. Yes! Goodwill from God to all people!

Prayer:  “Father may my life demonstrate your goodwill toward everyone I meet today.”

Pause & Reflect:  Think of someone ‘undeserving’ of good in your sphere of influence.  Now, find a way to demonstrate God’s goodness toward them.