I rescued the poor who cried for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist him. The man who was dying blessed me; I made the widow’s heart sing. — Job 29:12-13
Job was longing for the days when he was in his prime. He remembered how he came to the aid of those who were weak, hungry and needy.
When I was in college, we studied something called "apologetics," or arguments in favor of Christianity. To me, the most powerful apologetic is the character of God. Though He has all power and can do anything He wishes, he deals gently with those who are weak, those who stumble, those who cannot carry the burden given to them.
And God’s kindness is reproduced in His people. God’s nature is in us and we feel His call to reach out to the needy. In our prayers, in our time, in our finances, we look for ways lift up those who bowed down. That desire and those actions take on a little different flavor with each of us.
This is what makes the gospel sweet and attractive. The kindness of God soothing and comforting people in need.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.