For a people who are vulnerable, lost and lacking guidance as in the times we are living, who is not so absorbed in his own problem that he can see as Jesus saw, and as Joseph saw, and it triggered compassion in the hearts.

“Your small deeds of kindness may go unnoticed by others, but God sees them. And they can reward you in ways you never dreamed possible.

Take the case of Joseph. Betrayed by his brothers and lied about by his boss’s wife, he ends up sentenced to a thirteen-year prison term. If ever a person had reason to turn sour on life and God, it was him. But instead of succumbing to self-pity, he focused on the needs of others. Joseph had two prison mates: a butler and a baker who had worked in Pharaoh’s palace, fallen into disfavour, and landed in a cell next to Joseph. Note what the Bible says: ‘Joseph came in to them in the morning and looked at them, and saw (observation) that they were sad’ (Genesis 40:6 NKJV). Before God allowed Joseph to care for the nation of Egypt, He observed his care towards his fellow inmates. As a result, when one of them was restored to favour, he recommended Joseph to Pharaoh as a man qualified to meet his need. Compassion is important to God.” – Word For Today

When you see a need, try to meet it in acts of kindness, generosity and service ultimately cultivating a spirit of love, sharing (not hoarding in the face of God’s continuing blessings) and gratitude learn from the story of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-20. Selah




Pastor Afolabi Oladele