I have been underlining the mention of God’s loving-kindness
each time I encounter it in my Bible. It
occurs over 180 times. Paul encourages the Ephesian believers in 4:32 to model
that same character trait “just as God in Christ Jesus.” He says “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,
forgiving each other.” That could be a summary statement for us today
concerning just how to move our lives from church member to Jesus follower.
Recently a great illustration of loving-kindness was
displayed in Summerville, SC for all to see.
Dana Rothschild, a mother of two, was running out of time with her one
remaining kidney failing. Kathy
Davenport, also a mother of two, sensed God’s leading to at least be tested for
the match. When it was discovered that
she was a perfect match, she did not hesitate to reach out to a complete
stranger and give her life.
More recently, we applauded the heroic rescue of a man from
Second Mill pond. The officer, Quintin
Eley, observed that the driver was not responding as the car began to sink, so without
hesitation, he dove into the frigid waters and rescued the man.
None of us may be able to imagine ourselves reacting in such
selfless acts. These isolated acts of sacrifice illustrate for us a shadow of
the loving-kindness God demonstrated by His Son Jesus as He laid His life down
for us.
Coach/PJ
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