The Kindness Man - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2026

Our Daily Bread - Friday, July 4, 2020
by RBC Ministries

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The Kindness Man

Bible in a Year: Job 28-29, Acts 13:1-25

When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her.
Luke 7:13

Today's Scripture & Insight: Luke 7:11-17

Disillusioned and wanting a more meaningful life, Leon quit his job in finance. Then one day he saw a homeless man holding up this sign at a street corner: KINDNESS IS THE BEST MEDICINE. Leon says, "Those words rammed straight into me. It was an epiphany."

Leon decided to begin his new life by creating an international organization to promote kindness. He travels around the world, relying on strangers to provide him with food, gas, and a place to stay. Then he rewards them, through his organization, with good deeds such as feeding orphans or building on to a school for underprivileged children. He says, "It's sometimes seen as being soft. But kindness is a profound strength."

Christ's very essence as God is goodness, so kindness naturally flowed from Him. I love the story of what Jesus did when He came upon the funeral procession of a widow's only son (Luke 7:11-17). The grieving woman most likely was dependent on her son for financial support. We don't read in the story that anyone asked Jesus to intervene. Purely from the goodness of His nature (v. 13), He was concerned and brought her son back to life. The people said of Christ, "God has come to help his people" (v. 16).

By: Anne Cetas

Reflect & Pray
What kindnesses does Jesus pour out on you? List them and thank Him.

You, God, are always showering me with Your gifts of love. I praise You for caring for me.

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