The Golden Key to God’s Best

Matthew 7:12 AMPC
12 So then, whatever you desire that others would do to and for you, even so do also to and for them, for this is (sums up) the Law and the Prophets.

• I was awake for a couple of hours one night and as I lay in the darkness, the words of Jesus came to mind, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” I thought about them until I fell asleep and the following morning, I continued to ponder them.
• When I opened my Bible and studied this passage along with the surrounding Scriptures, I received fresh insight. I began to see a connection between this teaching and answered prayer.
• Before Jesus speaks about how we should treat others, He gives us a powerful invitation. He tells us to ask and keep on asking, to seek and keep on seeking, and to knock and keep on knocking. He promises that we will receive, we will find and doors will be opened to us. Matthew 7:7–8
• He reassures us of His goodness and His willingness to help us and then He says, “So then…”

This shows that there is a connection between answered prayer and how we treat others.
I believe we would be amazed at the difference in our lives if we truly treated others the way we want to be treated. It would change how we respond, how we speak and how we live. In fact, it could change the world. I have decided to be more intentional each day in living this way and I pray that you will join me.
This Scripture is often called the Golden Rule, but I like to think of it as the *Golden Key,*a key that unlocks and releases God’s best in our lives.

Prayer
Father God, help me treat others as I want to be treated. Fill my heart with kindness, compassion, love and let my actions reflect Your goodness each day, in Jesus’ Name.
Amen