Monday, October 14, 2024
For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another. But when the KINDNESS of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared he saved us—not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy—through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit. He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life. This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone. Titus 3:3-8
How can the fruit of KINDNESS expressed through our words and actions point people to Jesus?
Pointing Others to Jesus in Kindness
As followers of Jesus, we have known and experienced His kindness to the greatest degree. He has given us mercy, forgiveness, and eternal life. As believers walking with Him we are transformed daily by Him. The result of this transformation and our continual relationship with Him is fruit – the fruit of the Spirit. That fruit should be evident in everything we do and everything we say, how we treat others, and how we respond. Jesus should be glorified in every aspect of our lives.
Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit that we should show to others everywhere we go, not just at home, with friends, or at church. The fruit of kindness in our lives, extended to others, can have a meaningful impact, beyond what we can imagine. We can possibly change someone’s whole day with a little bit of kindness.
Kindness should be evident in every circumstance in our lives. Some of those circumstances might be harder to show kindness in than others. Jesus expects us to show His kindness even to those who are not kind to us. It is hard in our human flesh to show kindness when others are not kind to us. This show of kindness to those who are unkind will impact their lives and have a greater influence for the Kingdom of God.
When we are walking with Jesus and in a transformative relationship with Him, we will glorify Him in every word, action, and deed. We can be a blessing to others in every opportunity we have to share Jesus with others who are hurting, lonely, or in need. Through our living testimony of what Jesus has done in our lives, we can show others the kindness of Jesus and even help them come to know Him. As His children all our words and actions should point others to Jesus.
In our sinfulness Jesus showed us the greatest kindness. What other ways have you seen the kindness of Jesus in your life? When have you intentionally shown the kindness of Jesus to others?
