SCRIPTURE: Acts 27:1-12
“Julius, in kindness to Paul, allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs.” (Acts 27:3)
Paul is a prisoner, being taken to face charges before Caesar in Rome.
This centurion is a servant of Rome, loyal to Caesar, yet he is not evil.
The fruit of kindness is not restricted to those who know and love God.
In all people there are indications that we are children of God.
Sin affects all of us alike, but there remain signs of goodness.
Our world is filled with bad news, but there are still signs of good news to be seen.
Muslims, Atheists, Jews, Christians, Prostitutes, Gang Members, all are capable of both good and evil.
Paul was blessed by this act of kindness.
We can see the Spirit of God working out His fruit in others, whether they believe or not.
It is a sign of hope that He is not done with them, and us, yet.
Like Paul, offer your own kindness to others (his warning), whether they believe or not.
It is the Jesus way, it is God’s way!
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.” (Matthew 5:44-45)
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, help me to sense the kindness of Your Spirit through my day, wherever it comes from. And help me to join with You in spreading your kindness, to everyone I meet.