Today we finish up the book of ACTs on a Kind note...In verse 2 of chapter 28 we are told that after safely landing on the island of Malta, the islanders there showed Paul and the rest of 276 persons with him UNUSUAL KINDNESS. I started to wonder about that, it make me think of the name of the website that the Lord inspired me and guided me through building, "Unexpected Delights". One of main focuses of that site is to encourage people to reach out to others with random acts of kindness where they are least expected. It is obvious that the writer of this verse certainly did not expect these islanders to be as kind as they were. I have not researched the island of Malta and the people who dwelled there, but I have a strong suscpicion that the Lord placed that unusual kindness within their hearts. Unusual Kindness comes from the Lord's heart...
As I was reflecting on the attributes that should be a natural part of our faith because of the Fathers heart being meshed with ours, it made me wonder how many hearts out there are truly meshed with His. There are nine attributes that should be as natural to a born again spirit filled believer as the air we breath.
Love-Do you do everything whether liked or disliked from a heart of love?
Joy-Does your faith bring joy to you and to those around you? Your joy should be contagious and fun. Speaking of fun, if your faith seems more like gloom and doom and Do not's, a red flag should be hoisted...walking with and knowing the Lord is FUN...
Peace-regardless of what turmoil is going on in the world, do you have a sense a peace that can not be explained?
Patience-a sure way to tell if you are operating from a heart of love is to notice your patience level during the task...
Kindness-do you give of yourself from a heart that expects nothing in return?
Goodness-is your natural reaction to life to do good?
Faithfulness-Just as the Lord is faithful to all His promises, are you faithful to yours?
Gentleness-Proverbs 15:1 says that a gentle answer turns away wrath. Are you gentle with the choice of words and tone you use to answer and interact with others?
Self-Control- Are you able to maintain self control and be clear minded?
Reflect on these today. They are the fruit of the spirit. They are the very heart and core of our Lord.
God Bless your heart with His today...Lord in your name I ask and believe
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Beauty
A Day of Delights
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- His Delighted Servant
- My faith is what moves me , it is enjoyable, irresistable, lovely and warm with a sense of mystery. Its like a summer day with a gentle breeze blowing my hair, like a butterfly emerging from a cacoon, like a flower pushing its way through the soil of the earth, like a hidden treasure waiting to be found, yes it is my faith that defines me and I am completely content regardless of what goes on around me...My life with Yeshua is like a well written novel that I can not and will not put down... My greatest desire is to be used by Him to touch hearts without religiousity, denominationalism or legalism. One heart at a time. God Bless All from Shelli
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