Kindness

2 Samuel 2:6 May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.
I have been considering God's kindness for some time now, trying to decide what it looks like and we can know our kindness is of Him. I've found Jesus to be the best One to look to in order to know the kindness of God. I guess that makes good sense. The kindness of Jesus was apparent to the outcast. He was loving and compassionate to those whom no one else would dare approach. He showed mercy on the weak and gave care to the sick. I hope by now you have noticed that the fruit of the Spirit has nothing to do with you trying to be these things. To show the kindness of Jesus, I have to pray that the Spirit would soften my heart to those around me who are different than me. I pray the He will give me the eyes to see them as Jesus did and to show His kindness to them, not my kindness, God's kindness. God's kindness brings along with it the Holy Spirit, which is life-changing for me and for those who receive His kindness.