For the fruit of the light results in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. – (Ephesians 5:9, HCSB)
This light produces every kind of goodness, right living, and truth. – (Ephesians 5:9, ERV)
For the fruit of the light is all that is good, right, and true. – (Ephesians 5:9, VOICE)
The light to which this verse is referring is the light of Christ. When we are saturated in His light, goodness, righteousness and truth follow. He leads us and guides us to shine His light before all others, as evidenced by every kind of goodness, right living and truth. It is not something we can merely muster, but rather we must seek the Lord to lead and guide us in all of His ways. Some days, it feels as if He is directing each step, yet other days, our own ugly humanity gets in the way. We need Jesus to be light in our homes and communities. May we ever seek the Lord to lead us in His light, so that the fruit of His heart within us shines brightly.
To shine with purpose,
We must seek the Lord;
For He is the light,
That can’t be ignored.
All of His goodness,
Righteousness and truth;
Shine when we trust Him,
To lead us in truth.
Ever He’s faithful,
When we choose seek Him;
His love overflows,
Brings light where it’s dim.
So, invest in God,
Choose call on His Name;
For as we do this,
His love is proclaimed.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You call us to seek You so that You can produce good fruit in us. Thank You that Your fruit made evident in our lives displays goodness, righteousness and truth. Forgive us for the times that we have relied on ourselves instead of You. Teach us to ever trust in You and Your leading, so that we may be beacons of Your pure light. Lead us to love those around us with every goodness, right decision and truth that You show us to do. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we seek You to lead us in Your light and love. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy. – James 3:17
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