Kindness (The Fruit of the Spirit in You)

Kindness                                                                                 Day 63

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had compassion.

Luke 10:33

Living by the Spirit and being kind are not qualities that will be noticed at first sight. Kindness is a fruit that is revealed in our actions. A kind heart actively shows kindness without reservation or hesitation. Whereas patience is responsive, kindness is not passive or awaiting an invitation. Kindness takes initiative. The parable of “The Good Samaritan” exemplifies such initiative.

The priest and Levite both crossed the street when they saw a man in need. Their actions moved them away from showing kindness. Had they known the man’s full background, perhaps they would have stopped to help. However, it was the “kind” Samaritan who showed initiative and stepped into action. He acted without concern for who would be the recipient of his kindness. He did not know the story of the man in need. He simply acted.

Let us not be conservative, but liberal in our loving kindness. Let us be like the Samaritan who had compassion at first sight. He did not dwell on lessons passed down through generations. He simply saw someone in need and acted with compassion. Let us work to have hearts of kindness that seek opportunities to serve, no matter the recipient.

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