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Give Others Space to Feel
Give Others Space to Feel
Romans 12:15-16
Romans 12:15-16
[Scripture Reading]
1)For today’s sermon, let us turn to the book of Romans 12:15-16. Let us all rise and read the scripture together. On the count of 3. 1, 2, 3.
2)15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Amen.
[Welcome]
Good morning Power Wave and welcome to today’s worship service. Let’s take this time to greet one another. Let’s turn to our neighbors and say, 3)“I Got You.” That is right everyone, we are all one family in Christ, and as brothers and sisters, we are to support one another. No matter what kind of low situation, or anything we may face, let us be accountable as we continue this journey in becoming a true disciple of Christ Jesus. So, again, lets turn and say it one more time. I got you. Today, is the last week of the theme 4)The Happy Days, and we are going to learn what true empathy that God has given to us and how to use it
[Sermon]
Today, we read from the book of Romans 12:15-16. And there is nothing more straight forward than today’s scripture. 5)Rejoice with those who rejoice. mourn with those who mourn. Live in Harmony with one another. Paul is writing to the Church in Rome saying, get along with others. And in order to do that, be happy when others are happy. Be sad when others are sad, and live in harmony with others.
I know it is straight forward. I know it is the right thing to do. But if we look back on why Paul says this is because it is something that is so hard to do. Even though it is the right thing to do. Even though it is the right way to live with others it is so difficult to relate to what others are feeling and feel the same way. So, it is very hard to be empathetic.
Someone might say, “No Pastor John, it is only you who feel that way! I Can relate well.” No, if you said this then you can’t relate to me meaning that you are not empathetic. Feeling and emotions are so subjective that, we can never completely understand what is intended. But what is that Paul writes? Be empathetic. Or at least, do your best to get along with others.
It seems impossible to do this but Jesus he showed us how to do so. I want us to read from the Gospel of Matthew 20:29-34
9)29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him.
30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
31 The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
10)32 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked.
33 “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”
34 Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him.
The way for us to empathize is to perform miracles. Nah, just joking. Well it is a joke and also true for being able to empathize like Jesus is to perform miracles. I want us to concentrate on verse 34. It says, “Jesus had compassion.” These blind men, they couldn’t see.Not like these blind men, Jesus and his disciples had sight. They couldn’t feel what these men were feeling. But the way Jesus and the disciples empathized is by having compassion towards them. Jesus and the disciples they felt the pain of these blind men and had sympathy. Out of pity Jesus he heals these blind men. What Jesus is implying is this. If you feel what others are feeling, have compassion. With that compassionate heart just be there for them. For that is a miracle.
As I was preparing for today’s message, I looked back on my life. I questioned myself, “Am I a compassionate person?” I have to be honest, I am not empathetic neither compassionate. Instead of listening and have compassion, I would try to solve others problems. Whenever someone comes to me with their problems, I would do my best to give answers. But today’s word it challenges me. Before anlayzing the problem and try to give answers, be compassionate. Listen. Give others the space to feel what they feel and be there with them with compassion. That is what God was telling me through today’s message.
Today, I hope we all could be like this. Be empathetic. But if you can’t relate to share the pain and suffering of others, like Jesus have compassion, for that is how we should live in this world with others. Love one another, have each others backs. We are all brothers and sisters in Christ. Listen and wait, and through that we can truly be compassionate to others.
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