The Blessing of Kindness

The Blessing of Kindness

This week's sermon is taken from Micah 6:8. "God has shown you what is good. Act justly, love kindness ( mercy) and walk humbly with your God."

On one of our first days in Ephrata, we sent grocery shopping at our nearest market - Martin's. We were greeted at the cash register by Cory. He had a warm and engaging smile. As he surveyed our shopping cart, he said - "wow - looks like you guys are stocking up!". That lead into a conversation about how we were new in the area - just moved in and so on. Cory, in just a few minutes time, showed a genuine interest in us. Welcomed us warmly to the area - said he hoped he would see us around often. We left with big smiles on our faces and our hearts a little lighter because of this small kindness shown to us.

Since that day, I've seen Cory often. In fact, I make it a point to look for him. Those of you who know me well know that I stop at the grocery store often! If he is at the cash register, I'll go in his line just to get a blessing from him. I've seen Cory helping an elderly woman in a wheel chair do her shopping. He did more than take things off the shelf. He chatted with her warmly - making her feel special I think. I've seen him help another customer unload their cart and put bags in their vans for them. I've seen him smile at little ones and just engage in a positive way with every person he sees. It's easy to see Christ in Cory. He displays God's grace in such a natural, simple way. He's not pushy. He's not obnoxious about it. He's just kind. Cory lives out Micah 6:8 . I want to be more like that - what about you?