Lent: With One VoiceSample

TRUE FRIENDSHIP CARES.

I made a switch to a particular brand of computers a few years ago and they gave the name of their warranty program a rather friendly title called ____ care. Indeed, on my visits to their customer service centers, I was pleasantly surprised that they did care about their products and their customers as well. They knew ‘care’ is a rare commodity in this world nowadays. The four men who carried the paralyzed man cared more about their friend’s well being than any obstacles that lay before them. The teachers of the law, however, cared more about themselves and their own knowledge than anything else. Indeed, it is a great reminder that ‘knowledge puffs up while love builds up.’

Jesus cared for the man, not just physically but spiritually; forgiving his sins. Demonstrating that we can have challenges but we should remember that God is with us and He will give us the power to overcome.

FOR REFLECTION
• What are some of the things that we really need to care about in our lives?
• Prayerfully ask God who He wants us to show care to this season.
• How can we practically help and care for them?
• Pray that we can bring our non-believing family members, friends and colleagues to Jesus so that they can receive the ultimate healing; the forgiveness of sin and to be made right with God.

PRAYER
Father, help me to be more caring, and less judgmental. Open opportunities for me to show genuine care to my family, friends and colleagues.