students of jesus

The measure of our spirituality is not how much scripture we can recite. It’s not whether we can heal the sick. Nor is it prophetic insight worthy of Jeremiah. It is, simply, to see God’s goodness and respond in the appropriate way: with thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is where Students of Jesus begin.

I have been a father for twenty-seven years: when one of my children expresses gratitude--toward anything good or right or true--my heart leaps inwardly because I know it is the key their advancement in the Spirit. The ability to recognize God at work, and to give hime glory, opens the way to the Kingdom of God in the here and now. The door opens to us daily. Won't you come in?

Ask Yourself: Am I able to recognize the goodness of God around me? Are my values and perceptions in tune enough to recognize every good and perfect gift the Father gives?

Live Into It: Our loving and very capable Father is constantly at work, pouring his goodness forth like sunshine growing things. One secret to our spiritual growth is to recognize this the warmth and feel His constant, kind attention toward us. Try this exercise: as you fall asleep tonight, take a moment to review--and recognize: how did the light of his goodness shine on me today?