Show Kindness

Kindness makes a fellow feel good whether it’s being shown to him or by him. – F. Clark

David, a man after God’s heart; searched his kingdom to find a relative of Saul’s house that he may show kindness. Both he and Mephibosheth rejoiced. Hmm!

A smile. Holding the door open for someone. A simple  "thank you." Though Jesus performed many miracles while here on earth, the one thing that truly set him apart from others was his kindness and compassion, His willingness to seemingly go the extra mile for someone who could offer little or nothing in return. And that’s the main thing He asked us to show to one another as His disciples. It’s amazing that it’s not ‘practiced’ more often. If ever there were a prescribed cure for “whatever ails you,” showing kindness to others would be it. To show kindness is not only Christlike, it’s therapeutic as well. And the reality of it is the more you show it to others the more it will return to you.

Until tomorrow…….

Pastor Botts

“Be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other AND to everyone else.” – I Thessalonians 5:14-15

Reflect & Reciprocate

Just as mirrors only reflect what they see, our lives only produce what we believe. - Anon

God often brought unpleasant circumstances before His people just to see what was in their heart. Hmm!

No doubt about it, we all would like the world to be a better place. That’s a great sentiment, and a noble desire. But the question we need answer is:  ’What can we do to make it a better place?’ We all know the ‘Golden Rule’ – treat others in the same way you want to be treated – but do we really believe and practice it as Jesus commanded? To go the extra mile. To be kind in spite of others. To love expecting nothing in return. To go beyond our comfort zone. True faith never asks whether good works are to be done or even considered. Faith just acts on impulse for the works are its lifeblood, faith without works is dead.  Everyone wants to change the world but no one wants to start with himself, so we often leave it to others ‘greater’ than our self. God will not ask us why weren’t we more like Paul, Esther, David, etc., He’s just going to ask were we faithful and true. Hopefully our answer is already being written in the affirmative, and we’re doing all we can to confirm it each day.

Until Monday…..

Pastor Botts

“…So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12