1 Corinthians 12:25 “That there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.”
As believers, we are members of the church, which is sometimes described as a body. As a person takes care of all the parts of their body the body of Christ, the church, is to take care of each other. We are to CARE for one another.
What does CARING for one another look like? While a full sermon, even a series of sermons, may not sufficiently answer the question please consider just a couple of thoughts.
To care for other calls and to see their needs. James 1:27 says, “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress… ” The Greek word translated as “caring” includes the word SKOPOS which we translate to English as SCOPE. A scope helps you to see things better, to bring it up closer. A microscope brings what is invisible into view. A telescope brings something a long way off closer for better examination. One uses the scope on a gun to bring the target into better view. Thus, to care for a person is to SEE UP CLOSE. It is to look intently for things that may be missing with the intent of then providing for what is missing.
To care for another is to take appropriate ACTIONS. It may be a word of encouragement. Another verse for 12/25 is Proverbs 12:25. It says, “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Worry weighs a heart down but a GOOD WORD – a word of encouragement refreshes and restores one to keep running the race of life!
As stated we can easily have a sermon series on how to care for one another. My prayer is that you will consider the call to care for one another and be your brother and sister’s helper! LOOK and SEE beyond the surface for the real needs of others. Be proactive in taking appropriate actions, especially in speaking words of encouragement to others.
Just a reminder here: People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Continue Strong caring for others and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
And remember to DATE The Word