What a Friend, we have in Jesus

"What a Friend we have in Jesus." This was and still is, one of the most popular hymns in churches and has brought many a wandering and weary traveller to the comfort of Christ Jesus, and take Refuge in Him. How beautifully the gospel of Mark tells of the mercy of the Lord; - when out of pity for the leper, Jesus had stretch out his hand, touched the leper and healed him. No one is unclean in the sight of Jesus and God. Everyone is given love, compassion and mercy. The promise of the new covenant between God and mankind. The journey with Christ is very much one of charity, a beautiful heart and love. Yes, the giving from the heart.....For many of us, including yours truly, there is a need to open our hearts a little more before we could give freely and more generously. It comes with grace from the Lord. And folks, sometimes, we are so cutting sharp and rough that it takes a while longer to smoothen and made beautiful our hearts, mind and soul. Practice love within our own circle first, Charity begins at home..... Not everyone had been called to be captains and stewards, but if we could carry out acts of love to those around us, our loved ones and our friends, our community, then we are doing just great. This morning, I was touched by thoughtfulness and care a pastor showered upon his brother. Something, all of us could emulate.

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There is a need to give each other support, and friendship as a community, at all times. We all know the saying, " When you laugh, the world laughs with you but when you cry, you cry alone." Let us as a Christian community not only share in each other's joy but also be a source of comfort and support to one another ; in moments and hours of need, starting from within our own community and then reaching out to the world. at large. Do not allow a weeping brother to cry alone but be there to lend your shoulders as support and assist if you could. Lord, that we may have a beautiful heart like you!