“Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises” (James 5:13).
The Lord has called for us to learn how to care for one another. Yes, the Lord sent salvation for you, but He also placed you in a fellowship for His sake. If there is a need, then pray. If there is something to rejoice over, then rejoice. We are put together as a family, a social unit. The world seeks to tear us apart, but the Lord will bring us together. Seek the way of the Lord now and always.
Lord, help me to understand that when one part of the body hurts, we all hurt. Guide me to know that in the truth of what You have revealed we do need to care for one another. Lead me, O Lord, so that I may learn how to do these things and live into the life to which You have called me. Help me to be sensitive to my neighbor’s needs and seek to be united with them as I am with You.
Lord Jesus, You called together Your disciples and taught them to look to You and care for one another. You demonstrated Your care by healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, opening the ears of the deaf, and feeding the hungry. Lead me by Your example to care for those whom You give me to care for. Lead me in order that I would now and forever live toward the goal that faith in You has given me. Amen.
