"...but blessed is he who is kind to the needy." Proverbs 14:21
People all over the world are needy in many different ways. We often consider the needy to be financially poor people. This is true, but there are people who are needy in other capacities as well. Some people are in needy for encouragement, a friend, support, a helper, advice...the list goes on. I would go so far as to say that we have all been needy at some point in our lives whether our need had anything to do with money or not. You may be needy in some way right now.
Well, here is the perk for Christians: God loves it and blesses us when we fulfill someone's need. But don't go into this as an obligation where you are looking for a blessing. The funny thing about being kind and helping someone in need is that you often experience more joy giving out the kindness than the other person does receiving it. Don't believe me? Go try it. Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive" Acts 20:35.
Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit that has a great power to transform a person from the inside out. Kind Christians are happy because they are letting God's kindness shine on other people around them. And you know this makes God smile!
Surprise someone with unexpected kindness today. Wouldn't you love it if someone did that to you???
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