Showing God's Love to the Hurt
There is a lot of pain in this world, but many are ill equipped to deal with it. As Christians we have an obligation to serve those who are in the depths of despair. These are just a few of the reasons… · We are to strive to imitate Jesus. To love God and love people ( 1 John 4:7 ). · “the eternal exchange of companionship that binds Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to one another extends to those Jesus calls to be his followers and friends.” [1] · We live in a fallen world full of despair, hurt, and trauma. Christians should lead the way in alleviating that pain just as Christ has alleviated the pain and sting of death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57). Soul Care in the Old Testament 1) Through God a. Genesis, before the fall, God provided everything for Adam and Eve, so that they could flourish without worry or burden. b. Psalm 73:24, “You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.” 2) Through Lea...