Proactive Benevolence

Most of the time we wait for a need to present itself before we respond. David deliberately sought out a need so that he could “show God’s kindness.” (2Sam 9:3) Our world is so needy that I think it drives us to denial. We can’t help everyone, so we help no one. Many times when we do help we get scammed or taken advantage of. If we actively looked for someone to help then we would regain the inititative, making it less likely that we would choose a con artist. We should do more than “random acts of kindness.” We should do more than respond. We should strategize, mobilize and act to help those around us. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. (Luke 19:10)