When I think about God’s compassion and kindness I am overwhelmed. There is no amount of earthly affection that can come close to what He gives. The gift we give others through our kindness will encourage and inspire them. Often, we choose to focus on the weaknesses, even of those we care for most. When we do that, we’re simply alienating ourselves from them. God’s kindness is often referred to as grace. We certainly fall short when it comes giving the gift of kindness to others. God intends for His grace to draw us closer to Him. In doing so, we are brought to repentance and forgiveness.

“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,  he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,  so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” Titus 3:4-7 ESV

As we look forward to Thanksgiving let’s consider how important God’s kindness is to us. Had it not been for His loving grace, we would be doomed to an eternity in hell. Because of it, we have inherited a place in His kingdom.

Thank you, Jesus, for your compassion. You willingly took on our sin. You paid the ransom when you suffered and died on the cross. Your power and might showed us that you overcame death and that we will also. You alone are our refuge and strength. Amen!