He never thought of doing a kindness – Psalm 109:16 NIV
Make sure that what you’re most concerned about, is what God’s most concerned about, otherwise you’ll have eternity to wish you had done things differently. What a dismal picture in this Psalm! The King James Version says, “He remembered not to show mercy.” Could that charge be laid at your door? You’re ambitious, you’re hard working, and you’re responsible, but have you forgotten to show mercy – especially to those who seem to deserve it the least? David said, ”With the merciful You will show Yourself merciful” (Psalm 18:25, NKJV).
Listen to this moving story: When the British government sought to reward General Gordon for his brilliant service in China, he declined all money and titles but accepted a gold medal inscribed with the record of his 33 engagements. It was his most prized possession. But after his death the medal could not be found. Eventually, it was learned that he had sent it to Manchester during a severe famine directing that it should be melted down and used to buy bread for the poor. Under the date of its sending, these words were found written in his diary: ”The last earthly thing I had in this world that I valued, I have given to the Lord Jesus Christ.” The truth is there is no way to live for Jesus without living for others! Think about it!
