[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 41]] ## Title: Kindness Pays Off ## Scripture: (Psalm 41:1-2) “For the music director, a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly. When trouble comes, may the Lord deliver him. May the Lord protect him and save his life. May he be blessed in the land. Do not turn him over to his enemies.” (NET) ## Observation: We have to be careful that we never serve others so that we think we are creating an obligation from God. He does not owe us anything. At the same time, He blesses those who are kind toward others. When my girls were little, it blessed my heart when I would see them be kind to someone else without being told to do so. When I saw them reach out and do something kind for someone else, it brought so much joy to my heart that I wanted to bless them for it. The extra bonus was when they didn’t think I was watching. Then, I knew it was out of a good heart that they blessed someone else. God is a lot like that, only so much greater. When we are kind and serve others, it blesses the heart of God, and His kindness is toward us. ## Application: Do something kind for someone today. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for showing us what true kindness looks like.