“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
God created us not merely to exist, but to live out His nature—a life marked by love, generosity, mercy, and compassion. From the beginning, He designed humanity to walk hand in hand, to support, uplift, and care for one another regardless of the circumstances.
The heart of God is revealed in His unwavering goodness. “He maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45, KJV). This divine impartiality is not weakness, but evidence of a boundless mercy that flows from His character.
Jonah’s reluctance to go to Nineveh is a mirror of our own judgmental tendencies. He saw the city’s evil and thought they deserved destruction. But God, in His mercy, spared them. Why? Because doing good is not just what God does—it is who He is.
As born-again believers, we have received the life of God through the Holy Spirit. That life is not passive—it is powerful, active in doing good, and ever ready to show love. Doing good isn’t merely a moral instruction—it is the overflow of God’s Spirit within us.
When we help others, we become living signposts pointing toward God. Our actions testify to His presence in our lives, and in doing so, we draw others into the warmth of His love.
Let your day be led by the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit urging you to extend a hand, speak a kind word, share a meal, forgive a wrong, or offer comfort. These seemingly small acts become sacred offerings—sacrifices that please God deeply.
Make today a day where God’s life flows through you, touching others with His grace. Be the light that leads someone to the love of the Father.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for Your abundant mercy and goodness that never fails. Fill me with Your Spirit today, that I may live out Your love to those around me. Let my heart beat with compassion, and let my hands be quick to serve.
Help me not to judge, but to show mercy, just as You have shown mercy to me. May my life be a reflection of Your heart, and may others see You through the good I do.
Use me as a vessel of Your kindness and peace, and let Your name be glorified through every act of love I carry out.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Related Bible Verses
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Galatians 6:9–10
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Ephesians 2:10
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Titus 3:8
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Matthew 5:16
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Romans 12:21
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Living the life of God through doing good
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” – Hebrews 13:16
God created us not merely to exist, but to live out His nature—a life marked by love, generosity, mercy, and compassion. From the beginning, He designed humanity to walk hand in hand, to support, uplift, and care for one another regardless of the circumstances.
The heart of God is revealed in His unwavering goodness. “He maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:45, KJV). This divine impartiality is not weakness, but evidence of a boundless mercy that flows from His character.
Jonah’s reluctance to go to Nineveh is a mirror of our own judgmental tendencies. He saw the city’s evil and thought they deserved destruction. But God, in His mercy, spared them. Why? Because doing good is not just what God does—it is who He is.
As born-again believers, we have received the life of God through the Holy Spirit. That life is not passive—it is powerful, active in doing good, and ever ready to show love. Doing good isn’t merely a moral instruction—it is the overflow of God’s Spirit within us.
When we help others, we become living signposts pointing toward God. Our actions testify to His presence in our lives, and in doing so, we draw others into the warmth of His love.
Let your day be led by the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit urging you to extend a hand, speak a kind word, share a meal, forgive a wrong, or offer comfort. These seemingly small acts become sacred offerings—sacrifices that please God deeply.
Make today a day where God’s life flows through you, touching others with His grace. Be the light that leads someone to the love of the Father.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for Your abundant mercy and goodness that never fails. Fill me with Your Spirit today, that I may live out Your love to those around me. Let my heart beat with compassion, and let my hands be quick to serve.
Help me not to judge, but to show mercy, just as You have shown mercy to me. May my life be a reflection of Your heart, and may others see You through the good I do.
Use me as a vessel of Your kindness and peace, and let Your name be glorified through every act of love I carry out.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Related Bible Verses
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Galatians 6:9–10
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Ephesians 2:10
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Titus 3:8
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Matthew 5:16
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Romans 12:21
