Applying Goodness - Teaching Material

As we reflect on Jeremiah 29:11, where God assures us, “For I know the plans I have for you,” we recognize that these words are not mere promises; they are invitations to engage in a life of goodness, worship, and service. Imagine a community where each of us embraces this divine assurance and allows it to shape our everyday actions.

Picture a local food pantry, where volunteers gather not just out of obligation but out of joy and gratitude for what God has done in their lives. Each can of food they sort, each meal they prepare, becomes an expression of worship—a living testament that we are part of something greater than ourselves. In these moments, we aren’t simply serving the hungry; we are embodying the hesed (loving-kindness) of God, actively participating in God’s plans for restoration and hope.

When we serve one another, we fulfill our deepest human need for purpose and community. This is where faith finds its expression—not merely in our church attendance or our theological discussions, but in the raw, beautiful act of rolling up our sleeves and meeting tangible needs.

As we step into this kind of goodness, we become conduits of God’s love and grace, and in doing so, we discover that our own spirits are nourished. Let us commit to actively engaging in the goodness that God has prepared for us, recognizing that in our service, we are both worshiping and fulfilling God’s incredible plans for our lives and those around us.