I think at times we unconsciously seek the most struggling, painful, and stressful path to making improvements in our lives.
This probably happens because we assume that if we struggle our way to success then it’s a greater accomplishment because we had to “go through” more difficult challenges to get there.
But, what if there was a simpler approach to this life thing?
What if we have been making something simple so complicated and that complication has been causing us unnecessary confusion, headache, heartache, and tripping us up every time try to even tiptoe towards our goals?
Strap yourself in because I am about to say something that will knock you to the floor…
[pauses for imaginary dramatic music to play in the background]
GOD WANTS YOUR LIFE TO BE GOOD.
Yeah, I know you didn’t see that one coming. But, all sarcasm aside, if you desire genuine Kingdom goodness to be experienced in your life you have to accept the truth that the only thing that God desires for you is NEVER-ENDING, OVERFLOWING, CONSISTENT, PERPETUAL GOOD.
But don’t take my word for it. Take “THE WORD” for it.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:11
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
How awesome! This consistent theme of God’s goodness is a part of his nature and character and He desires for us to grab all the good that He offers to us in life through His Kingdom.
Now I haven’t even really begun to get into all of the amazing things that “fruit” represents in the word of God, and we will save that for another letter, but I do want to touch on one simple thought for you…
BE FRUITFUL!
From the start of all of this life stuff, God blessed mankind and gave us a few instructions. The very first of which was to BE FRUITFUL. But what exactly does that mean? Well, I’m glad you asked.
In simple terms, it means to grow, increase, and produce.
This should be the NORMAL expression of your life…GROWTH, INCREASE, and PRODUCTION. This doesn’t mean going wild and trying to make life as busy and cluttered as possible. Rest, stillness, elimination of the unnecessary, and doing nothing are also major parts of being fruitful.
There’s so much I want to put in this letter but we will bring this one to a close because my brain is about to blast off down another rabbit hole.
Just understand that you have a right to ALL the good that God promises in His word but our lives will be void of it all if you never pick up the fruit that is ready for us to receive.
