Often, I wonder what is going on in a church member’s life. We see their outward appearance and actions, but we do not know what is going on inside them. 1 Samuel 16:7 says:
“God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
We may not know what is going on, but God does! And God wants to help them with anything and everything. We too should be loving and caring to others. A poem says…
If I had known what trouble you were bearing; What griefs were in the silence of your face; I would have been more gentle and more caring, And tried to give you gladness for a space. I would have brought more warmth into the place, if I had known…If I had known what thoughts despairing drew you; Why do we never try to understand? I could have lent a little friendship to you, And slipped my hand within your trembling hand. I would have made your stay more pleasant in the land, if I had known.
If we suspect that something is going on in the life of someone, then approach them in love. Offer a listening ear, offer a word of comfort and pray for them. That is what a church family is all about…loving, caring, and praying for each other.
-Bro. David