God so loved us that He gave His only Son Jesus as a sacrifice so that we might have salvation from the penalty of our sins. In the same manner, we ought to show kindness toward each other, giving of ourselves to the service of God’s will, which is love.
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
(Colossians 3:12-14)
The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Colossians while in prison, awaiting his fate at the hands of the Romans. He looked to God and wrote that Christians, despite circumstances, ought to bear with one another, in humility and patience, showing compassion, as Christ had done with His persecutors.
Count it all joy God has chosen us to have our Lord Jesus live through us in deeds and in actions. Our counsel is prayer with God in His throne room. His Spirit is our blessing. No manner of evil can take away that which is ours, given to us by God Himself as a gift.
Stand to the measure of God’s Word. Live in peace with all. Show kindness. Bless everyone. Give hope to those needing hope. Be not anxious, but be patient, for the Lord will give relief during our time of trial. Pray always. Love others as we would love ourselves.
Looking to God 
This is the foundation of my life. Thanks for sharing!
God bless you!
Great perspective and reminder, my daughter and I are starting a Bible study in Colossians. Ty.
My God’s grace and peace be with you!
Hi, Jack. I believe in the power of forgiveness. When dealing with pain vf from an emotional crisis, the downward spiral is hard to escape. However, I firmly believe that forgiveness (for yourself and others) is the beginning of healing.
Our healing does begin with forgiveness, and it carries through to all our relationships. God bless!
Amen and in words and actions .Thank you for the message of season. 🌸
God bless you!
Being kind isn’t a hard thing to do, but we must choose carefully to do so.
Jesus said when asked, “Teacher, What is the greatest Commandment of the law? Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Matthew 22:36-40
Thank you for this very important lesson Jack.
Blessings,
Vicki
He is always there to provide us the strength we need to do his will. God bless you, Vicki!
Amen, a challenge for neurodiverse people, as we seem to want to be treated differently than neurotypical people. So when we treat others the way we would want to be treated, things very often don’t go as expected or wanted. I’m working on how to do this better. I hope & pray others do the same.
May God’s grace be with you!
So very true
Blessings!
I regret bearing grudges, showing animosity and every mean thing I have done, but I have never regretted being kind, helping others or giving. Forgiveness is essential and living without it is toxic. I can’t live like that. I have felt the holy spirit around me, and that’s why I’m still fighting. Perhaps now more than ever. Fighting evil is difficult but it can be done with God’s help coming from prayers. God bless you, Jack.
Be encouraged, for the time is short, Michael. God bless you also!
Wonderful piece. ❤️
May God’s grace and peace be with you!
Amen 🙏
Blessings always through our Father!