I love to hear stories of people demonstrating great kindness. A child raises money through their lemonade stand to buy gifts for less fortunate kids. Someone gathers donations to purchase an appropriate vehicle for a disabled veteran. After devastating tornadoes pass through a small town, people come from around the country to clear the damages and help rebuild. Someone in line behind a single mom pays for her groceries. Another person takes time every week to visit elderly people who have difficulty getting outside. Although these and other acts of kindness are not highly publicized, their value cannot be overstated.
Many people do not think of God as being kind. They focus on His holiness and hate of sin. While it is true that God is holy and does hate sin, the Bible describes His kindness as never-ending and abundant. If we are honest with ourselves, we can see His many kindnesses toward us throughout our lives.
II Timothy 1:9 says, “It is God who saved us and chose us to live a holy life. He did this not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan before the world began, to show his love and kindness to us through Christ Jesus.” God’s greatest act of kindness toward us was sacrificing His own Son to save us. He did this even though we could do nothing to deserve it, but rather because He is kind and He is love. Better than any other gift you will ever receive is His gift of His Son, through whom you can know and experience God’s love and kindness. Receive God’s gift and begin to experience love and kindness fully.
Reluctant Retiree 