Being Kind

I came across a story last week that really spoke to me. This story powerfully illustrates the blessings of being kind.

Being Kind

"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."

(Ephesians 4:32)

I came across a story last week that really spoke to me. This story powerfully illustrates the blessings of being kind:

"A man was working in a frozen fish factory. One day, while busy with his work, he accidentally closed the freezer door and found himself inside. Trapped, he began to scream for help, but the workday was over, and there was no longer a soul in the factory. Faced with this chilling reality, he understood that he was about to die of cold. However, at an unexpected moment, the security guard opened the freezer door, saving his life from a certain and terrible death. Intrigued, the factory manager asked the guard, 'How did you know he was still inside and that he had not left with the others?'

"The guard replied, 'None of the workers ever greet me except him. Every day, he smiles at me and asks me how I am. That evening, at the end of service, I neither saw nor heard him. Then I knew, I was sure, that he was still in the factory. I looked for him until I found him.'

"A simple word, a gesture of kindness, had saved this man's life. Kindness leaves an indelible mark on hearts and minds. It can melt ice, open the most hermetic doors, and, sometimes, it can even save lives."

(Source.)

One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is kindness (Galatians 5:22). It should mark the life of every follower of Jesus. The Holy Spirit working in and through us should empower us to be kind to everyone. Some may argue that they simply cannot be kind to certain people. I do not read in the Bible where God says be kind to some people but exclude others. Jesus said in Matthew 5:3, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Let us go out today and show kindness to everyone. You never know, it could end up saving your life!