Soul Tips from PB

Becoming a Safe Place Like Jesus

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15–16 — “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. ”

The heart of the sermon is this: “True empathy helps us to be known, loved, and healed in Christ.” In other words, Jesus is the One who truly sees us, understands us, and invites us to His throne of grace. We are to approach Him with confidence in our time of need. However, not everyone are ready to do this directly. Often, they would need someone to mediate that empathy, at least at the beginning. This is the reason why, as His people, we are called to be channels of Christ's empathy to one another. When a church becomes a safe place where people can share their weaknesses and struggles, Christ's empathy will become tangible and real. People will then receive God’s healing grace through their faith in Jesus Christ.

Reflection Question:

What is one simple way you can help others experience Christ's empathy through you?