“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
– Ephesians 4:32
While that saying from the advertisement was humorous, the truth is that this story exemplifies a temptation to put our own needs and wants ahead of those of our neighbor. This is precisely the reason why acts of love and compassion towards our near-dwellers carry even more weight. When your patience wears thin on all sides, yet you choose to truly see those around you and go out of your way to be selfless, courteous, and kind to them, the seeds of God’s love will take root, spring up, and bear sweet fruit. My friend, I believe from the bottom of my heart that when you choose to embrace the unexpected treasures of life, the Lord will use you to change the lives of others. As a disciple of Jesus, rooted and established in His love, your compassion gives you a supernatural perception that beholds the silent cries of others, and His Spirit enables you to meet them with affirmation, comfort, and charity. As you invite Him to illuminate your vision and give you eyes to see beyond inconvenience into the very heart of people, you are positioned to have an eternal impact—one that will leave the world a much better place! |
Prayer
I pray for supernatural perception, Jesus, to see the needs of others who are hurting. Fill me with your Spirit so I can help them.
Reflection
Who have you been able to help in this season? How?
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One Response
I’m not icing the role of choice, because the key is choosing to see others and care for them, even if we are feeling impatient. It’s in making a choice to love that the seeds are planted and that we are granted that supernatural perception that makes a huge difference.