Awareness of Others

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14, NRS)

Stories about the horrific circumstances after an earthquake in China are circulating around the world. Regulation of the news has decreased in this event, which is extraordinary in itself. They have also decided to receive outside relief for the first time. The world has been given the opportunity to identify with the suffering of the people of China and to reach out to them.

The awareness of another person's suffering and the desire to help is a gift from God. Otherwise, humanity is self-absorbed with self.
John wrote that Christ was the Word, logos, identifying with humanity by becoming part of humanity. Jesus Christ, God with us, came to live among humanity with grace and truth. The active presence of God has been revealed through Christ. Regardless if the work of God is seen, or not, God is always working on the behalf of all humanity.

So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:15-18, NRS)

God invites you and I to participate in His work to touch others.
Take time to be aware of others.
See the needs of others.
Reach out to help others through the power and guidance of the Spirit.
Learning with you to be aware of others through the Spirit,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)