But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy...
Titus 3:4-5 NIV
Kindness appeared.
This word for "kindness" here carries the meaning of useful kindness, kindness that meets a real need.
Jesus came in kindness that met what we really needed.
Kindness that took Him to the cross.
Kindness that bore the weight of my sin.
Kindness that was prepared to do whatever it took to save me.
Kindness with scarred hands and scarred feet.
And in some way in resoinse to that, He wants us to be Kind.
To live a life of Kindness that meets real need.
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...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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