“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience…” (Col. 3:12 ESV)

When an opportunity to do good presents itself, just do it

While Susan and I were at a fair, I got in line at a food concession to buy a hamburger. In front of me was a man who had just ordered something. When his food came, he got out a credit card to pay, but the food vendor said, “I’m sorry, we only take cash, not credit cards!” The man said he only had a credit card and was obviously embarrassed. I then reached over and handed the vendor some money and said, “I’d like to pay for this person’s meal along with my own.” The man turned toward me and said, “No, you don’t have to do that.” And I replied, “Oh yes, I really want to. And all I ask in return is that you find a way to return the favor by doing something nice for someone else in the future, when you see a chance to. Just pay it forward.” He smiled and said, “Okay, it is a deal! I will do it! And thank you so very much for your kindness. It has really made my day!”

Watch, they’re everywhere

Opportunities to do acts of kindness usually present themselves at unexpected moments if you keep your eyes open to notice; then you just do the right thing. It could be to pay for someone’s groceries when you are in line at the check-out and see someone counting their change or putting stuff back. Or you mow a neighbor’s yard when they are ill. The possibilities are endless.

It pleases God

“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Gal. 6:10 ESV)

Therefore

“As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.” (2 Thess. 3:13 ESV)