BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER (1)

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4: 32.

LIGHT FOR THE NOW: Kindness is the nature of a believer.

Though there are various ways of expressing kindness, the major avenue through which kindness is exhibited is giving. Giving is an act of kindness and it is the nature of believers, hence Apostle Paul exhorts; be ye kind one to another… The gift of God – Jesus Christ – is an expression of God’s kindness to the entire world. For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life...’(John 3; 16-17). God had kindly purposed that all who believes in Christ are saved from sin and death, and have eternal life. He made this provision by freely giving his only begotten son. Thus, the summary of the indwelling life of God is giving.  No believer is expected to live if he is not a giver. As believers, we are profitable in giving.  This way, we are releasing our nature. Giving is the nature and the realm of believers. Hence Christ through Paul instructs us to manifest the realm. Be kind to one another just as Christ had kindly forgiven you. Believers share the same nature with Jesus for as He is, so are we here on earth. If Christ is the best giver, believers are also expected to be best givers.

 Everything in you belongs to God. There is nothing you have that you did not receive from God. If there is nothing you have which you did not receive from God, then it’s expected of you as a believer to be kind enough to share with those who are in need. Don’t forget that until you give, men may not know how much you care. Paul said in Phil. 2:1-5 (Easy-to-Read Version), “Think about what we have in Christ: the encouragement he has brought us, the comfort of his love, our sharing in his Spirit, and the mercy and kindness he has shown us. If you enjoy these blessings, then do what will make my joy complete: Agree with each other, and show your love for each other. Be united in your goals and in the way you think. In whatever you do, don't let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves. Don't be interested only in your own life, but care about the lives of others too” The mission of Jesus Christ is to save the world from the dominion of Satan via love and kindness. It is our love and kindness towards others that brings people to the Kingdom and not our preaching only. Our action is a direct definition of our word

INSTRUCTION: Don’t let a day pass without showing kindness to somebody

PRAYER: Lord, thank you for the spirit of kindness at work in me, in Jesus Name.

QUOTE: Until you give, men may not know how much you care.

DAILY BIBLE READING: MORNING: 2CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 6; EVENING: ECCL. CHAPTER 7