Be Empathetic Like Jesus

Daily Devotional – Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:15 (NKJV)

Empathy is being really receptive to the happiness and suffering of others. It allows us to enter the realm of another person’s experience and share our presence and understanding. Empathy is a profound reflection of the love and compassion that God bestows upon us daily as followers of Christ.

Practice Christian Compassion

Jesus reached the depths of human misery to bring solace and healing. He laughed with those who rejoiced and wept with those who mourned. His life offers the best illustration of empathy in action, inspiring us to emulate Him and show His compassion in all that we do.

To be empathetic, we must put ourselves in the other person’s shoes. We must set aside our personal agendas and worries in order to listen intently and genuinely. By embracing empathy, we may build stronger relationships with other people and promote a feeling of understanding, solidarity, and belonging.

Be Empathetic Like Jesus

Furthermore, empathy is a potent tool for rapprochement and healing in a fractured world. It has the power to heal relationships, cross gaps, and cultivate empathy. It makes us more sensitive to the needs of others and gives us the ability to be change agents in our communities.

Empathy is not always simple, though. It necessitates openness, humility, and a readiness to accept the difficulty of feeling another person’s suffering. However, when we embrace the discomfort, we find a deep beauty and grace that arise from our humanity. Let’s heed Paul’s counsel, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15). Be empathetic like Jesus.

Prayer
Make me an empathetic Christian so that I may touch the lives of others and lead them to you.