#12 KIND

40 DAYS WITH JESUS

#12  KIND  "And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act.  Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?"   And they were saying this, testing Him, in order that they might have grounds for accusing Him.  But Jesus stooped down. and with His finger wrote on the ground.  But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her."  And again He stooped down, and wrote on the ground.  And when they heard it, they began to go out one by one, beginning with the older ones, and He was left alone, and the woman, where she had been, in the midst.  And straightening up, Jesus said to her, "Woman, where are they?  Did no one condemn you?"  And she said, "No one, Lord,"  And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go your way.  From now on sin no more."  John 8:1-11

 Definition of KIND

 :  affectionate, loving :  of a sympathetic or helpful nature:  of a forbearing nature :  gentle
 :  arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance 

Jesus, You are KIND!!!  You knew they were trying to test You - to trap You into doing something that went against the Law.  But You could not be trapped!!  You treated her in a KIND way - even though she had been caught in sin.  Romans 2:4 says "Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that the KINDNESS of God leads you to repentance?"  Jesus, it is Your KINDNESS that leads me to repent.  When I see how You treat me, in spite of my sin, it wrecks me and causes me to want to please You.  Because of Your death on the cross - I am no longer under condemnation. (Romans 8:1)  You took all of the condemnation upon Yourself when You died on the cross for me.  You treated her KINDLY - but then instructed her to "sin no more."  You don't leave me in my sin - and say it is acceptable.  You gently instruct me to sin no more and to live a life that is pleasing to You!!  Oh Jesus, thank You for your KINDNESS!  It leads me to REPENTANCE!!  I worship You for being KIND!!

(How has Jesus been KIND to you?  Worship Him for being KIND!)#40dayswithjesus