Have you ever been hurt?
Either from a harsh word or a dismissive gesture?
It’s a hurt everyone has experienced
And it’s a hurt that everyone has inflicted at some point or another.
But as followers of Christ, we are tasked to be different.
We are tasked with kindness.
Not just to friends and family, but the more difficult type of kindness
The one that extends to strangers.
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
This verse isn’t a suggestion.
It’s a divine command.
God showed us the ultimate kindness by sending His son to die for our sins.
We must aim to follow His example.
Often, we just see a fraction of the struggles others are facing.
The grocery store clerk who smiles as she rings up your items may be battling a chronic illness.
The neighbor who always keeps to himself might be shouldering the weight of deep loneliness.
The colleague who seems irritable could be dealing with a difficult family situation.
These are the unseen battles that every person is going through.
And a simple kind gesture, a warm smile, a genuine compliment, a helping hand, can make a huge difference.
Kindness is a reflection of God’s love.
And it’s not always easy.
This is why it is so much more important that we show it.
We are called to respond with kindness even when it’s tough, even when it’s inconvenient, and even when we don’t feel like it.
Because kindness has the power to break down barriers, mend relationships, and bring healing to hurting hearts.
And it’s especially important to be kind even to those who wrong us.
This is when our faith is tested
When being like Christ is difficult.
So, let’s strive to remain kind, always.
And may God guide us as we strive to reflect His kindness in our daily experiences.
The Christian Tech-Nerd 