But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:4-7
During 2026, Peachtree Church is inviting everyone into Cultivate, a churchwide discipleship plan centered on the fruit of the Spirit and the kind of life God longs to grow in us. Throughout the year, we’ll explore how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control take shape in everyday life through the Spirit’s work. Cultivate brings together worship, Scripture, group guides, and meaningful practices designed to meet you where you are and support growth in ways that fit your season. These twice-weekly devotionals are one way to stay connected, offering reflection and grounding for daily life with God. Whether you engage in many ways or just one, you’re invited to be part of this shared journey of becoming more rooted in who God has created and called you to be.
Devotional
I wonder if you have done much driving in Atlanta traffic? I have lived in Atlanta and the metro Atlanta region for 14 years. In that time, I have become very familiar with how congested Atlanta can get and how crazy (and sometimes dangerous) people can be as they try to reduce their commute time by 30 seconds. I have also been aware of times when I have been driving down the Connector or trying to get off at an exit with a long tailback of cars, and someone has intentionally slowed down to create space so others (like me) can get to where they need to be. The thing I notice about myself is, when someone extends this kindness to me and I feel the benefit of being able to get into the lane I need to be in, is that I am much more likely to think about doing the same for another person. There is a sense in which it’s contagious. I feel it. And because I feel it and am living with the benefit of it, I know others would benefit as well, and so I extend it to them. God wants his kindness to be contagious.
As our scripture indicates, God has poured out his loving kindness upon us in the person of Jesus. Through the cross of Christ, our sin is covered, and we are forgiven and justified before God. In his mercy, God gives us the gift of his Holy Spirit, who renews our spirits, teaches, and guides us into all truth.
But it doesn’t end there. God is a God of multiplication. The miracles of the feeding of the five thousand and four thousand are a testimony to this. God desires that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9). At the feeding of the 5000, Jesus says to his disciples, “YOU feed them.” In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul writes, “…he (God) has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” The greatest and most enduring kindness of all is that, as our scripture today indicates, our Heavenly Father has made us co-heirs with Christ. It is our privilege and joy to be able to extend this hope to those who are far from Christ, as we join with him daily in the restoration of all things.
For Reflection
Consider how your life would be different if you did not know or live with the hope of Christ.
Is there anyone in your life who lives without the knowledge of the goodness of Christ and the hope of his salvation? Take a moment to pray for them and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your witness to them of God’s enduring kindness.
Prayer
Gracious God, the Lord of Life, and giver of eternal life. We thank you and praise you for your mercy and kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Thank you for atoning for all our sin. We have been set free from the power of sin and death, adopted into your family, and made co-heirs with Christ. Help us to be the ministers of reconciliation that you have called us to be, that our lives may be a witness to the goodness, mercy, and kindness of you, our Savior. Amen.
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