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Clothed in Kindness Clothe yourselves with … kindness. (Colossians 3:12) A doctor once stepped into a taxicab and discovered an unusually friendly driver. He’d been in cabs before and knew how unusual this was, so he asked the man why he was so cheerful. “It all started,” he said, “when I heard about a taxi driver who was so kind to a passenger that the man remembered him in his will, leaving him $65,000. I thought I would try it, and maybe somebody might leave me something. But after I tried it, I found it was so much fun being good that I decided I would do it for the fun of it, reward or no reward.” Wrong motive—but nice idea. The world would certainly be a more cheerful place if we all had such good dispositions. Imagine walking down the street and seeing nothing but smiling faces. Every door you come to would be held open for you, and strangers would nod and wave as you passed. Flowers would always be in full bloom, and the spring would never leave your step. Nice dream, but that’s far from reality. The truth is, the world can be a mean place, and people can be a pain to live with. Life is not a bed of roses, and most people are too happy to let you know that. That’s what we tell ourselves when we want to appease our guilt on those dark and dreary days. I’m not the only one who’s had a bad day, we think. People are just going to have to understand. Maybe they do, but how does Jesus feel about it? “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus tells us. “But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? … You are the light of the world …. Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all … so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father” (Matthew 5:13-16). Kindness should flow out of the life of a Christian. That’s what Jesus was trying to tell us. The world has an excuse to be angry, but we don’t. Redeemed people should act like they’re happy to be redeemed. Paul tells us, “Always try to do good to each other and to everyone else” (1 Thessalonians 5:15). This is what separates believers from those who haven’t discovered the goodness of Christ. We have a reason to rejoice. We have a standard to uphold. We have a Savior to pattern our life after. “Clothe yourselves with … kindness …. Let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:12, 17).
Today’s Reading Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 3:12 Reflection Write down some characteristics of “salt” and “light” that believers should have. What are some concrete ways you can show these qualities?
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The best-selling Left Behind series has captured the attention of millions of readers, and it has changed lives. It has brought millions of believers the motivation to examine their hearts. Are you ready to embrace eternity? Live each moment as if it could be your last? Your future is more important than your past. Where you are going matters more than where you have been. What you do from this day forward means much more than what you have already done. You may be affected by your past, but you are not defined by it. Not in the eyes of God. What does it mean to embrace eternity? It means grasping each breath as if it could be your last, living life moment by precious moment with your feet planted firmly on earth but your heart aimed squarely at heaven. It means learning to embrace the role of dual citizenship—living in one world while belonging to another. It is a lifestyle of living like there’s no tomorrow and then dying so that your real life can finally begin! This 365-day devotional explores the themes introduced in the Left Behind series—themes of salvation, grace, obedience, and faith. New believers as well as mature believers will find a message of faith that will inspire and motivate daily.
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