It cost us nothing to be kind, but it does pay dividends in life. A kind word will prevent a person from taking their life, or reassure an abused child who is frightened. Kindness will clothe the homeless, or feed the starving. Kindness can save our lives, just like it saved Rahab and her family; during the fall of Jericho. Because of Rahab kindness to the Israel spies, who came to Jericho, Rahab and her entire family were spared. Kindness did not only save Rahab and her family from certain death, but her compassion eventually wound its scarlet cord into the very lineage of Christ.
Read Joshua chapter 2; it tells a fascinating story of a prostitute who lied to the government officials to protect the spies. Rahab kindness gave her a place forever in Hebrew History. Because Rahab noticed the greatness of God in the Israelite's, she risked her life by defying her king to save them. Joshua 2:8-9 before the spies lay down for the night, she went up on the roof and said to them, " I know that the Lord has given this land to you and that a great fear of you has fallen on us.
Father, help us develop the fruit of kindness; so we may be kind to each other, even our enemies. Lord, speak to our hearts of the importance of compassion that leads to Your good works. Lord, forgive us for the times we were not considerate to those in need, please help us do better. Father, we may not be able to change the world, but let our kindness inspire someone to draw near to You. Father, let us symbolize Your presence in us, to others through our compassion; love, and peace. Lord, let the glory of pure holiness shine through us for all the world to see; with mercy and grace. Father, remove any cruelty or harshness from our hearts; and replace it with sympathy and mildness, in Jesus name Amen
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