Just a little more kind

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

Thanks to the Manitoba Huggers, a volunteer organization founded in 1984, it was reported that the 39th Manitoba Marathon that took place two weeks ago in Winnipeg Canada, had volunteers that were "just a little more kind." You see, while we runners expect to be given water, gels and encouragement from the aid station workers, these volunteers gave out something more than expected... hugs. Dave Favoni, who has been volunteering for the past 33 years said, "Our huggers line up in a chute and cheer on the runners. If the runners are doing well, all we do is clap, cheer and give a high-five. However, if the runners are in distress, our huggers step in and lend a hand. It may be an arm around the waist. It may be two huggers aiding the runner until they find their walking legs again. Apart from physical assistance, they also ask, 'How are you feeling?' 'How was the run?' or 'Do you need a hand?'”

And if worldly kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate, these volunteers certainly were "just a little more kind." You know, as followers, we too are to be more than just friendly, generous and considerate. We are to "be kind and compassionate to one another" in the same way Christ has been kind and compassionate to us - displaying the same tenderness, warmth and love not only to our Christian brothers and sisters but also to those who could never repay us, might never acknowledge us or might even reject us.

So today, in a world where we can be anything we want to be, let us be "just a little more kind." Especially to those who don't know Jesus as their Savior. After all, could there be any better way of leading them to the Cross?

Heavenly Father, thank you for your lovingkindness to us that serves as the ultimate example for us to follow. Help us to love others the same way you love us that we might show them the kindness that sets us apart as believers. And may our actions then lead them to the foot of the Cross. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!!!

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