KINDNESS TRANSFORMS

KINDNESS TRANSFORMS

 The British statesman and banker, Cecil Rhodes, whose fortune was used to endow the world-famous Rhodes Scholarships, was a stickler for correct dress--but apparently not at the expense of anyone else’s feelings.  A young man invited to dine with Rhodes arrived by train and had to go directly to his home in his travel-worn, wrinkled clothes.  Once there he was appalled to find that other guests were already assembled, wearing full evening dress.  After what seemed a long time Cecil Rhodes showed up wearing a shabby old blue suit.  Later the young man learned that his host had previously been dressed in evening clothes, but had put on the old suit when he heard of his young guest’s dilemma.

 Perhaps Maya Angelou expressed it best: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

 Be kind…always.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!