10/23/2026
Ministry leader, when you see somebody hurting, are you too busy to take time out of your day?
Empathy for a ministry leader is simply being able to visualize yourself in someone else's position. I believe Jesus took it even further.
Whenever Jesus encountered someone who was hurting or in need of encouragement, He STOPPED, He LOOKED at them and had COMPASSION for them. Then, He ACTED.
Jesus showed empathy numerous times in scripture.
He weeped with Mary and Martha at Lazarus's, tomb. (John 11:28-44)
Jesus heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath day. (Luke 13: 10-17)
Jesus resurrected the widow's son at Nain.
Jesus saw her grieving, in his heart overflowed with compassion. (Luke13:10-17)
A minister leader should see people through the eyes of Jesus.
We may not be able to fix somebody's problems. But we can STOP, LOOK, LISTEN, and have COMPASSION and UNDERSTANDING for what they are going through .