Kindness Through Grace

Kindness Through Grace

Eph. 2:7,8 "That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

God expresses his abundant grace, by the kindness that he shows to us, through our Savior Jesus. We are saved, healed, redeemed, rescued, preserved and forgiven, because our Heavenly Father chose to love us when we were yet sinners. If we weren't sinners, there would be no need for forgiveness, but thank God that he saw our condition and made a way for us to be reconciled to him.

His kindness has made it possible for you to have an intimate relationship with him; an ongoing and un-interrupted relationship with him! Jesus is your advocate with the Father, and he said he would never leave or forsake us! If you believe that his word is true, and that his kindness is meant for you, You can be saved by faith in him. His kindness is free for the asking! " And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely."(Rev. 22:17b)

There is a purpose for this kindness that has been shown to us. We are new creations in Christ, created to show kindness to the people around us. We are created for "good works."

Eph.2:10 " For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto [for] good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

You are a unique work of art, created by God! His purpose for you, is to touch the world around you with his unconditional love, through your kindness and good works. You are created to pass on the kindness that He has shown to you!

Let God have his way in your heart, and let him heal the hurts and emotional scars in you, so that you can be a light in your world. You can show the the world that God is love, by being kind and forgiving. ( A grumpy, stingy Christian, is not passing God's grace on to others.)

Do the world a favor- put others first, practice preemptive kindness, and unconditional good will. Be helpful, not critical. It's your job to show kindness to the undeserving and to the unworthy! Be slow to take offense, and quick to compliment. Be a willing servant, not a resentful employee.

It's not your job to point out people's mistakes and sins, It's your job to point people to Jesus, and show them kindness. Be somebody's answer to prayer! You just might be the one who God wants to use, to reach someone with a smile or a pat on the back!

As you grow in grace and in the knowledge of his will, you will find out that it's important how you treat the people around you. Let Jesus live big in you, so you can learn to be kind, and a little bit more friendly.

  Don't waste your time trying to find your 'destiny', or your 'ministry', or your 'talent'; God will send you plenty of opportunities to serve him by being kind to the people who you encounter every day. The Lord will direct your path as you rest in him, and show his grace to those around you.

You were created in Christ Jesus to do good works and to point people toward Jesus.

God Bless you in your walk with Him!

©2011 Rev. Charles J. Loubert