Thankfulness is seen in Kindness
Devotional Reading: And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40 KJV
The best way of saying thank you to God is taking care of the least of the Lord’s brethren by helping those in need: the widows, the orphans, those who are sick, prisoners, or people who are without food or clothing. What does it cost to say thank you to the shop attendant? What does it cost to say thank you to the waitress who just served you a tasty meal?
What about your parents, your friends or your spouse who has been so faithful to you for many years? Show your appreciation by giving them something you know they’ll love. You can’t take money with you to heaven. And be just as generous with words of affirmation. Affirmation is so important in a world that is so negative. So don’t leave for tomorrow what you can do today. Be gracious to one another, because it costs absolutely nothing.
Be kind and considerate to your colleagues, your friends, and strangers too. Offer to carry a bag for the elderly woman or men offer her your seat on the bus (this may sound archaic, but it’s scriptures and right). Respect your elders, remembering that you too will one day get old. Do all you can to sow into the kingdom of God, bearing in mind that what you do for someone on earth is the same as ministering to Jesus Himself.
Prayer and Confession
Jesus, I pray for a supply of kindness that flows straight from You into the ones You set in my path. Show me how to be generous and loving today. Amen.
Further Reading – Romans 12:9-21
