Apr 7, 2020
Sharing humanity with one another
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15)
Empathy takes time
Empathy takes energy
Sympathy stays on the surface
The place of worth in giving empathy
The place of capability in giving empathy
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we
esteemed him stricken, smitten by God and afflicted. (Isaiah
53:4)
Isaiah 53:1-7 - Suffering servant
Galatians 6:2-5
Independence, dependence, and interdependence
“We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our
weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15)
Hebrews 4:11-16
The word of God is powerful in itself, people don’t need my
judgment added to it, but rather bringing empathy to the table
brings Jesus into the room. Because Jesus is empathetic, I can be
empathetic with His Light living in me.