2-27-06 2 Samuel 2:6

2 Samuel 2:6 (KJ21)
And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you; and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

2 Samuel 2:6 (NAS)
And now may the LORD show lovingkindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.

2 Samuel 2:6 (NIVUS)
May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.

2 Samuel 2:6 (NLT)
May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.

Hopefully in your life, you have encountered some people who have treated you well. When you think of them, you do so with warmth and fondness. Goodness and kindness seem to generate more goodness and kindness. Perhaps this is one reason that the Lord Jehovah admonishes us to never repay evil for evil, but instead to bless our enemies.

Adonai deliberately puts people in your life to bless you. When He makes preparation for you, He always provides whatever you need that will help you to produce; this includes your friends, family, and acquaintances who stand with you in good times and bad. These are only a few avenues that the Lord Almighty uses to show you His faithfulness, kindness, goodness, and mercy.

The Most High has also given you His Word: in it you find all the firmness, faithfulness, and truth that you could ever need. The Lord Jehovah always keeps His word; you know He is sure and reliable.
In Him you have stability and support Therefore, stand firm in your trust and belief. God is for you and not against you.

Because He has shown you His goodness and kindness, you desire to please Him. One important way that you can do this is to bestow the same goodness and kindness on others. You have freely received and now you can freely give. You treat others as though they are the most excellent and valuable treasures in your life. Those around you find this agreeable and pleasant. They, therefore, deal with you in the same way.

So you are blessed of the Lord and blessed by people when you act like your Creator!