One-minute read.
“Pay It Forward,” a movie made in 2000, starred Haley Joel Osment and had a simple plot. Trevor, Osmont’s character, decided to start a movement of kindness for his school assignment. The young boy thought that if he did three nice things for people, telling each person to pay it forward to three more people, it would quickly spread good deeds throughout the world. Although a box office disappointment, it doesn’t discount the movie’s premise.
Jesus died on the cross, not just for our lives today, but for future generations to come, paying it forward, so to speak. By living our lives for the Savior, we help others come to know and love Him, which in turn impacts an increasing number of people. Christ’s resurrection 2000 years ago started a movement that has never ended. To this day, people give their lives for the gospel, doing all they can to help others know the saving grace and love of God’s Son.
Although you may not think your actions matter, everything you do for Christ has a ripple effect, most of which you won’t know of until you reach heaven. God uses all things to the good for those who believe and trust in Him.
Journal Question:
Who has inspired you to do acts of kindness for others?
Random Act of Kindness:
How can you pay it forward for Jesus today?
