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Kindness of Christ is a Mighty Virtue Which Shatters the Kingdom of
Darkness and Brings Healing & Wholeness"
A Continuation of
"Embracing the Abundance of God's Kindness - A Look at Genesis 24"
By Catherine Brown
Web: www.gatekeepers.org.uk
Email: catherine@gatekeepers.org.uk
 Have
you ever been close to completing something and then given up? I'm sure
we all have at some point. Isn't it wonderful how even in our weakness,
God gives us grace to press in for His breakthrough! Abraham's servant
didn't give up and was rewarded for his perseverance and humility. He
trusted God and fulfilled the task assigned to him. It sometimes costs
to go the extra mile, but the effort is well worth it.
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
"'Drink, my lord' she said, and quickly lowered the jar to her
hands and gave him a drink. After she had given him a drink, she said,
'I'll draw water for your camels too, until they have finished
drinking.' So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, ran back to
the well to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels."
Genesis 24:18-20
Unbidden, Rebekah went the extra mile, showing great generosity of
heart. Not only did she draw water for the servant, she also drew water
for all his camels. She saw a need and responded in grace, not
withholding in greed or selfishness. She was quick to empty herself out
for another. There was no apparent incentive or promised reward. Her
motivation was pure. Our calling as New Testament believers is to live a
life of love.
"Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and
live a life of love, just as Christ loved us." Ephesians 5:1-2
When we reach out in selfless love, a little bit of heaven is
released on earth as Christ's Kingdom comes with a demonstration of His
compassion and power. The kindness of Christ is a mighty virtue which
shatters the kingdom of darkness.
"Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to learn
whether or not the Lord had made his journey successful. When the camels
had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka
and two gold bracelets weighing ten shekels." Genesis 24:21-22
Rebekah was richly rewarded for her selfless act of humility. She wasn't
looking for a reward, but it was given her nonetheless. The Lord is
looking for our response today to those in need. He wants us to be His
hands and feet, His eyes, ears, and voice to a hurting world. Heaven is
watching and waiting with baited breath for our response. Our Father
loves to pour out good gifts in abundance on His children. Abundance is
a state of plenty. With God there is always enough. Abundance, either
physically or spiritually, is often a sign of blessing in relation to a
person's obedience and absolute surrender to the will of God.
Perhaps you have been struggling with a mindset of poverty, thinking
God's richest blessings belong to others, but somehow you don't deserve
them? Today, beloved, I break that lie in Jesus name and ask our
heavenly Father to pour out a fresh impartation of blessing and favor
upon you.
ALWAYS ROOM IN FATHER'S HOUSE
"Then he asked, 'Whose daughter are you? Please tell me, is there
room in your father's house for us to spend the night?'
"'We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as room for you
to spend the night.'" Genesis 24:23, 25
Isn't it wonderful that there is always room in our Father's house for
us? His heart is always wide open, and His ear ever attentive to His
precious children. Abraham's servant, having made his requests known,
received a tremendous blessing as resources were shared and his needs
met. Part of the blessing he received was the gift of hospitality. How
wonderful to give and receive hospitality. I have often been overwhelmed
by the kindness of believers as they have offered their homes as a haven
of rest and peace. God has given us the gift of fellowship, kindness,
and the opportunity to love and give of ourselves. May we, like Rebekah
and her family, be challenged to love without expectation of recognition
or reward.
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS LOVING KINDNESS
"Then the man bowed down and worshipped the Lord, saying, 'Praise
be to the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his
kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the Lord has led me
on the journey to the house of my master's relatives.'" Genesis 24:26-27
We cannot help but worship our wonderful Savior as He pours out His
kindness upon us. Let's remember to praise the Lord for all His goodness
in our lives on a daily basis.
LIVES INTERTWINED
As I follow the story of Rebekah, her brother Laban, and, ultimately,
her husband-to-be (Isaac), I am struck by the profound interaction of
ordinary people on an extraordinary journey with God, and the manner in
which their lives were intertwined and destinies shaped and woven as
each person's act of obedience and love along the way helped to release
another into the next phase of their God-given calling. God is a
brilliant Master Weaver of Kingdom tapestry!
We are all on a journey with Jesus, our paths crossing, helping and
serving each other, our destinies intertwined in God, people meeting,
blessing, and releasing each other in the things of God. As God directs
our steps, we are often unaware of how much our destinies are affected
by those we meet. Each of us is necessary, useful, and worthwhile in
God's sight. Lay down any sense of worthlessness or rejection at the
cross in this moment and accept how lovely you are in Christ. How useful
you are to the King of Glory because of your surrendered heart of
worship!
BETHSAIDA - HOUSE OF KINDNESS
As I meditate on this Scripture, I am drawn to want to love the way
Jesus loves. Our calling is to live a life of love. The pool of
Bethsaida was where the crippled man was healed. Bethsaida means "House
of Kindness." God's heart was kind towards the crippled man, and,
likewise, His heart is still kind toward us today. He takes the things
that have wounded and crippled us, and the places that have wasted away
in our lives, and completely restores them. Whether it is physical,
mental, emotional, or spiritual, Jesus pours himself into us and totally
heals us. His compassion releases His glory for healing and wholeness.
Before we can show kindness, we first must receive it. I pray that even
as you read this short devotional, that you would experience a fresh
outpouring of the kindness of Christ on your own life, and, that through
this, you will be healed and refreshed and blessed to become a greater
blessing to those around you.
Beauty may be described as a physical or spiritual quality, which brings
blessing to those who behold it. As Father looks at you, He sees Jesus,
and great beauty is reflected and radiated in you. Child of God, you are
beautiful because you are created in His image.
Catherine Brown
Web: www.gatekeepers.org.uk
Email: catherine@gatekeepers.org.uk
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