-January 12, 2025-
Good morning beloved, happy Lord’s Day,
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”
(Romans 12:16).
The Bible teaches us to be both sympathetic (to feel for someone), and empathic (to feel with someone). Both of these qualities demonstrate our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Paul was certainly one who proved his love for the brethren. He always had concern for the saints that were hurting and prayed for them, and was happy when they were blessed. He left us a great example of love in action.
I. Rejoice with those who rejoice – There is no room for envy or jealousy. It is easy to think “why didn’t I get blessed like he or she did.” Instead we should be happy when others succeed and are rejoicing. In fact, we should be just as happy when others do well as if it happened to us.
II. Weep with those who weep – So often we get so wrapped up in our own problems and trials that we don’t show empathy as we should. We should feel just as bad for others as if it had happened to us.
It is a good reminder of how Christ would have us to respond to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Have a blessed Lord’s Day and let us rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. Stay safe and healthy.
The person who rejoices and weeps with others will have others do the same to them.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 