We often notice the bad things people do and the hurtful ways people behave toward each other. I guess it’s fair to say that sometimes it is hard not to notice. This reality about life can be incredibly disappointing and discouraging.
But it’s good to remember that it is not uncommon for people to do kind, thoughtful, helpful, loving things for others, as well. I have been blessed to see people help others in ways that were costly and inconvenient for themselves with no desire for thanks, praise or public admiration.
Followers of Jesus are called to be loving, gracious, merciful, helpful servants because we are called to be like the One who is loving, gracious, merciful and helpful to us.
Referring to Himself, Jesus said, “…[T]he Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:28
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