REJOICE AND WEEP

Baca: Romans 12:15

"Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others' grief]." ( Romans 12:15 ) AMP

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Thoughts for Today

Today's scripture shows us another way to love one another. It's called sharing. Sharing joy. Rejoicing with those who rejoice. Sharing grief. Weeping with those who weep.

Rejoice with those who rejoice . . .

"They just told me I am being promoted to that empty position!" John, your co-worker and fellow church member, excitedly reports.

How do you respond?

I wanted that position. It's just not fair. I put in more hours every week than John does, and I know I could do a better job. "Congratulations."

I'm so glad for him. I wanted the promotion myself, but I trust God's plan. "John, that's wonderful, brother! Let me know if there is ever anything I can do to help! Let's go out to dinner tonight to celebrate!"

Weep with those who weep . . .

A friend tells you about a problem she is experiencing. You are going through some problems yourself and somehow her problem seems trivial compared with yours. Are you able to set your own troubles aside for a moment to really listen to your friend? To share her pain? Or do you respond with a "That's too bad but you should hear what I'm doing through" attitude?

Consider this ...

As parents, we get excited about our children's victories. We are quick to rejoice with them. How much more our heavenly Father must rejoice over our victories in life. Because he loves us. We need to show that same kind of love to others.

Jesus could look at the problems we bring to him as trivial. But he doesn't. His Word assures us that he cares about everything that concerns us. Why? Because he loves us. How can we do less for others?

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