FILL THE VOID

Galatians 5:22-23 (CEB) “… the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

KIND (def): Of a friendly, generous, or warm-hearted nature; showing sympathy or understanding; charitable; humane; considerate; forbearing; tolerant; generous; agreeable.

KINDNESS (def): the practice or quality of being kind; a kind, considerate, or helpful act

We are asked to exhibit kindness in our dealings with others … all others. You may think this is easy, but it is not. Our own sensibilities and assumed right to justice won’t allow it sometimes. Being kind to all people all the time can be excruciating, especially when all we want to do is ring some folk’s necks. It is an acquired trait to be kind. It comes from the Lord. Some people are said to be kind by nature, however, our true nature is one of selfishness and judgment. Unless we allow God to alter our perspective and influence our thoughts and corresponding words and actions, I am afraid having a spirit of kindness will elude us.

Do my words surprise you? Do you disagree with me? What is your thought process when you see certain ethnic groups or certain age groups wearing clothes you may not approve of; and then there are those folks with all the piercings or tattoos. I have a bad tendency to judge people by their appearance. God is still working in me. How about you? Are you truly kind to all those you encounter each day or just the agreeable, pleasant ones. Being kind to those who have been kind to you is nothing magical. Now being kind to those who are particularly unkind in return or even first, now THAT is showing true Godly kindness.

Knowing God and reading His word is supposed to change us from the inside out. Are we letting it do that or are we too busy? God must complete the work His has begun in you so that you may make a difference. Surrender to God’s Spirit and shine like the brightest star in this world void of real kindness.
WALK WITH THE KING TODAY AND BE A BLESSING!!