The other day a person, who sits in church every Sunday, told me that they pass the same woman daily on their walk and have chosen not to say hello or even give her a smile. She appears unfriendly so they have decided that she will never respond and therefore they will never show any kindness to her.
WOW! Talk about heart issues (and it is always a heart issue!). I could not help but think that this very woman could probably use a kind word-not a lengthy conversation, just a simple hello or smile.
We see the world imploding around us every day. If you are just sitting in church on Sunday and not at the feet of Jesus daily to heal your heart so you can go out into the world with His compassion and grace, then stay home. Punching that ticket on Sunday is not the ticket to heaven! A close relationship with Him and allowing Him to change you is the key. Therein lies His power and anointing to bring His Kingdom to earth as it is in heaven “for such a time as this!”
None of us are perfect. Daily we will fall short. However, we are called to walk worthy of our calling. To do that, we must let Him change us from our old self into a reflection of His love. There is power in the simplicity of kindness, however small it may appear. To the recipient it may be a game changer!
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. “
Jesus
John 13:34
“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.”
1 Peter 1:22
“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
