Rod Parsley Devotional 12th January 2025, Sunday Message
TOPIC: Goodness: The Fruit of the Spirit
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
– James 3:13
God has given us all good things and one of the best ways we can thank Him is by being good and doing good works.
Goodness is defined as moral excellence, virtue, and excellence of quality. Goodness is not just appearing to be good; it is the essence of a person’s character.
However, we will never be good on our own. As sinful human beings, we can only be good through the work of the Holy Spirit. If we are to be good, we must spend time with the source of all goodness—God. Do not engage in evil activities, but seek to honor the Lord in your words, actions, and even your thoughts.
The 23rd Psalm says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
If we give love, love will be given to us. If we espouse good, then good will come to us. Be active in doing good, in thinking good, and in being good, through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit inside of you.
Dear Lord Jesus, I understand that you are good and the source of everything good. I know you began a good work in me and I know you are faithful to complete that good work in me. Keep me in you that I may do good all the days of my life. Amen.
Further Reading
Ephesians 5:8-10
Romans 15:14
2 Peter 1:3
Rodney Lee Parsley is a prominent American Christian minister, author, television host and evangelist. He is senior pastor of World Harvest Church, a large nondenominational church in Canal Winchester.