Two-minute read.
Peter outlines the duties of Christians, stating that we should share the same mindset, have sympathy for each other’s struggles, love one another with compassion and humility, all in the same way Christ did for us. We need to look no further than the Son for an example of how to live out this verse. Throughout the New Testament, we see many instances of Jesus loving the people before Him with compassion and humility. From feeding thousands to healing the one, the Savior loved all.
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.
Mattew 9:22
On His way to heal a 12-year-old girl, Jesus encounters the woman who had a bleeding issue for 12 years. Having enormous faith, the ailing woman knew if she touched Christ’s cloak, she would experience healing. The moment her hand met His cloak, the Savior felt the energy leave Him and knew something had happened. Turning to her, Jesus answered her with compassion and humility. Instead of getting angry at the lady for interrupting Him, God’s Son poured His kindness into her world, and her life changed forever.
Christ wants us to love God and others, sharing the good news of the gospel with all we meet. When we share that mindset, putting the Savior first in our lives, we will learn to love one another compassionately and humbly as He did. Whoever the Lord brings before us, we can know, without a doubt, He wants us to love them. Finding ways to love difficult people will grow us closer to the Son. We can’t love without Him, nor can we have compassion or exhibit humility.
As we learn from Jesus, growing each day, He will teach us how to love. Studying the stories of His actions in the New Testament will guide us on our journey. Becoming interruptible and responding with kindness helps us connect with others on a heart level. With the Lord as the cord that binds us, our relationships will take on a new depth that we cannot find elsewhere. Grace and mercy flow from the Savior, transforming our lives and helping us become a new person, one known for their love.
Set your mind on Christ and adopt His mindset. Lead with divine love, showing sympathy and compassion towards others, serving them with humility.
Journal Questions:
How would you define a like-mindedness?
How does Christ represent compassion and humility to you?
In what ways do you need Jesus’s help to love others?
Friendship Application:
Align your mind with Christ and love others with compassion and humility.
