Wednesday, 26 February 2025

PUTTING YOURSELF IN ANOTHER PERSON´S SHOES

Empathy and compassion are the hallmarks of our Christianity even though the people of the world may want to take advantage of you; that is where the issue of wisdom comes into play. Bishop David Oyedepo, says this and I quote ¨what does a man who has no compassion want to do with healing anointing¨ because the scriptures always say  (Jesus Christ was moved with compassion and he healed the people).  


Not everyone's shoe can fit into your feet, it will either be too tight or too loose; it may never be as comfortable as you think. On the outside, the shoe may look beautiful but until you put your feet inside you may never know how hurtful it is or which part of it causes discomfort to the person wearing it. 


My first job was in the bank as a teller. During our training, I took one phrase from there and began to run with all my life ´PUTTING MYSELF IN ANOTHER PERSON´S SHOES´ We were told to always put ourselves in the situation of our customers; how would we want to be treated if we were in their position; if we are the one on the queue waiting to be attended to. 


Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.


The temptation to be judgemental will be there if we are not sensitive to other people's situations. When I started going out for soul winning I was doing it with a compassionate heart; the first time I stubble into a place where prostitutes lived and I saw these beautiful young ladies wasting away their destinies I wept and when I got home I prayed to God; I said Father, give me one of those ladies for you. Today, by the grace of God I have won countless of them to Christ and most of them became soul winners too. The Lord opened my eyes to see what many others do not see about them; he said to me don't judge them, don't copy others, focus on your job. To encourage me that my labor was not in vain, even when I lost contact with some of them, He would often reveal to me about their progress; He said, daughter, see your friends, they are doing very well, and praying for you.  Jesus Christ said that he did not come for the saints but for the sinners.

 

Jesus Christ taught us the same; he said we should be perfect as our heavenly father is perfect. Please, don´t treat people badly and expect others to roll the red carpet for you; it doesn't work that way. We serve a compassionate God who wishes all men are saved and comes to the knowledge of Him; he gave his only begotten son to save our rebellious self because he knew what hell looks like and he doesn't want you and me there. He heals all manner of sickness and disease because he knows it causes discomfort; it does not inflict pain on people; the devil does because that is his area of specialization. Our God is merciful, he makes way for us to return anytime we err so that he can receive us with open arms just like the prodigal son and his father. 

What would God do in this kind of situation is the question that every believer should ask himself before making any decision. Also, remember that there is no forgiveness without repentance. David repented of his sin and God forgave him, the prodigal son returned to his father with a repentant heart.  Matthew 6:12 (And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors). When I get the insight that until I forgive others their trespasses my prayer would be hindered and that God would  not forgive my sin; I said to myself why should I miss heaven because of someone else? I made this part of my daily prayers so that I might not mistakenly hold people in my heart. (Father, I forgive those who sin against me, even the one that I am not aware of). That is how I take the issue of forgiveness but that does not make me a fool, I am just trying to save my soul from going to hell.  Friends, if you are not saved you cannot save others; make a decision to be saved today by praying this salvation prayer below and e blessed, in Jesus name 


Lord Jesus, I come to you today. I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself. Forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again. Amen.


NENE ISAH,

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