Then Saul said, "I have done wrong; come back my son David, for I will never harm you again, because my life was precious in your sight today; I have been a fool, and have made a great mistake." David replied, "Here is the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and get it. The LORD rewards everyone for his righteousness and his faithfulness; for the LORD gave you into my hand today, but I would not raise my hand against the LORD’s annointed, As your life was precious today in my sight, so may my life be precious in the sight of the LORD, and may he rescue me from all tribulation." Then Saul said to David, "Blessed be you, my son David! You will do many things and will succeed in them." So David went his way, and Saul returned to his place.

1 Samuel 26:21-25

We know we are supposed to give kindness to those who believe in Jesus Christ, but it is just as important to show the same kindness to those who do not know Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior. Showing unexpected kindness to strangers or enemies will not always change their hearts. But sooner or later someone will wonder why we were kind, and we will have an opportunity to tell about our Lord, who was kind even to His enemies.

One act of kindness

may teach more about the love of God

than many sermons.

Our Daily Bread – March 3, 2004