May 13th, 2004 Daily Text - All of you be like-minded, showing fellow feeling, having brotherly affection, tenderly compassionate. - 1 Peter 3:8 - When people sense our genuine empathy, they are more likely to respond to our message. Empathy may also move us to take more of an interest in the people we meet in our ministry. We might take note of their questions and concerns. When we return, we may show them that we have been thinking about remarks they made on a previous visit. And if they have some pressing need at the moment, we may be in a position to offer some practical help. Like Jesus, we look for the good in people. Perhaps a single parent is making an admirable effort to raise her children.
Alpha Wolfs Pack: A man is struggling to support his family. An elderly person shows an interest in spiritual matters. Do we notice such factors in the people we meet and commend them accordingly? In doing so, we may open the way for giving a witness about the Kingdom. - Acts 26:2, 3 w 8/15/02 14, 15a
