Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share
their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law. Galatians 6:2 MSG
Years ago, as a
teenager, I’d cry so hard in prayer, because of many in the world who didn’t
know the Lord; the suffering humanity of sinners, the sick and the needy. I
felt the burden and thought the responsibility to do something about the pain
of broken people around the world rested on me.
I’d wake up at
night, praying with tears, because of the needy, the poor and the afflicted.
That motivated me to go from house to house, to hospitals, schools, and
villages, preaching the Gospel, and I’m still at it today. Don’t shut your
heart to the plight of suffering humanity. Too many people are going through so
much.
The suffering
isn’t just the man who has lost his job; how about his children who probably
can’t further their education as a result? Think about little children who may
have lost both parents; how terrible life must be for them. Their future has
turned bleak.
Many families
are going through tough times because of a loved one who’s sick or has died;
all these should get your attention to pray and increase your passion and speed
for spreading the Gospel. If we can save more, there’d be less pain. Don’t be
overly concerned about your situation that you forget what others are going
through.
Your blessing
is in blessing others. You’re lifted when you lift others. Therefore, explore
every available and innovative means to reach out to those who are suffering
and in pain. Don’t ignore their cries.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I
thank you for the wonderful works of salvation; thank you for the glorious
Gospel of Christ through which life and immortality are unveiled. I’m committed
to its spread around the world, and many are brought out of sin, poverty and
affliction into the glorious life in Christ. Your Word is growing and
prevailing in nations of the world, delivering men and women into their
inheritance in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Galatians 6:10 AMPC;
1 John 3:17 GNB; Romans 15:1
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 26:2-18 & Psalms 17-18
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Galatians 5:20-26 & Isaiah 39
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