Are you crazy about cruise ships? I confess I am not. Do you remember anybody you met on a trip? A wonderful friend sent Melanie and me to the Bahamas for our 10th anniversary. I know we had dinner companions but I can't remember them.
In his characteristic style, Luke recounts the beginning of Paul's journey to Rome, describing the ship's port of origin, the itinerary, and the names of travel companions. A Roman centurion named Julius was the captain in charge of Paul's safe passage. Aristarchus from Thessalonica accompanied Paul and Luke.
When the ship reached Sidon, Julius showed kindness to Paul by allowing him to disembark and spend time with friends. Even if we forget names, we will remember kindness. So we remember lunches with friends on Tallowood trips. Once our lost luggage chased us around Turkey. Friends helped us get clothes and provisions until the bags arrived. We remember.
"Kindness is my superpower" shouted a message on a t-shirt at church one day. Like Julius, we may show kindness to someone today. If we do, they will remember. So will God.
