Our scripture for today is Ephesians 4:32.
“Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.”
What a great call: be kind to one another.
Kindness may not seem like much. A soft word. A gentle tone. A small act of thoughtfulness. But in a world that often runs on noise and sharp edges, kindness is a sacred interruption. It stops the rush. It softens the blow. It reminds us that we are still human, still seen, still loved.
In today’s verse, Paul ties kindness to tenderheartedness—compassion that comes from deep within. It’s more than manners. It’s more than smiling at strangers. It’s treating others the way Jesus treated us—gently, patiently, without rushing to judgment.
Think of how kind Jesus was. To children who interrupted. To lepers who cried out. To a woman at a well. To a thief on a cross. His kindness wasn’t weakness—it was power under control. It was love choosing to speak gently when it could have spoken with force.
Being kind doesn’t cost much, but it means a lot. A kind word can hold back a flood of despair. A kind gesture can remind someone that they matter. And when that kindness comes from a heart touched by God, it carries His fingerprints.
So today, look for someone who needs that kindness. Maybe they won’t say so. Maybe they’ve forgotten how to ask. But they’re out there. Your kindness may be the clearest glimpse of Jesus they’ll see all day.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.