Supernatural Kindness

Supernatural Kindness Throughout his first letter, Peter addresses how church members should relate to others. He instructs us in relating to authorities, masters, husbands, wives, and finally, other members of the church. In relating to other Christians, Peter isn’t telling us to do x, y, and z. He’s calling us first and foremost to be a kind of people. On our own, we can’t fulfill all of the characteristics in today’s scripture. But because we have experienced a “new birth” by God’s mercy (1 Peter 1:3), we have access to this inner transformation. This new birth comes from God’s living Word—“a life conceived by God himself!” (1 Peter 1:23 THE MESSAGE)—giving us complete access to Him. It enables us to share His mind-set, respond with sensitivity, view each other as family, and be humble in our dependence on Him. Because of this inner transformation, there will be a spiritual unity in the church and a transformation of the way we act. So in all your interactions today, be conscious of the inner transformation Christ has worked in you. He enables you to respond in kindness, no matter what comes your way.