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It’s Monday.
Over the weekend, the Fire Rescue crews were called to a neighbor’s home. An elderly gentleman went pale, fell down, and couldn’t get up. The lady of the house had to call 9-1-1 because she couldn’t lift him from the floor.
Within two minutes, we heard the sirens approaching.
Another minute, they were there, rushing into the residence and up the stairs to rescue the poor fellow.
That got me thinking.
How many times do we pass by someone in need, rather than try and help them? Or, how many times do we know someone needs our help, but we're slow in responding?
I realize most of us aren’t paid to zip around in rescue apparatus with sirens blaring, but that’s really beside the point.
When we can help, we should help. And, quickly.
Answering the infamous Cain’s question – we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keepers.
This event also reminded me of our Savior, Jesus Christ. One of the many reasons He was sent here was to suffer our frustrations, our pains. He felt our loneliness, our anger, our hurt.
As the scriptures say, He was acquainted with our grief (see Isaiah 53:3)
A later prophet taught his people:
“He will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.” (Alma 7:12)
The word “succor” means to rush to and help.
I can easily imagine the Savior rushing to help someone in need. The scriptures are full of accounts where He healed, encouraged, lifted, saved and helped others.
So, here’s your challenge today:
Be a little more aware of those around you. Be especially aware of someone who needs an encouraging word or some other help that you can give them.
Then, run to them and help them.
That’s all there is to it.
I really appreciate your willingness to help and serve your fellow man, woman and child. I know it’s not easy to find the desire, time or wherewithal to help another.
But you do it anyway.
And I appreciate you for it.
Over the weekend, the Fire Rescue crews were called to a neighbor’s home. An elderly gentleman went pale, fell down, and couldn’t get up. The lady of the house had to call 9-1-1 because she couldn’t lift him from the floor.
Within two minutes, we heard the sirens approaching.
Another minute, they were there, rushing into the residence and up the stairs to rescue the poor fellow.
That got me thinking.
How many times do we pass by someone in need, rather than try and help them? Or, how many times do we know someone needs our help, but we're slow in responding?
I realize most of us aren’t paid to zip around in rescue apparatus with sirens blaring, but that’s really beside the point.
When we can help, we should help. And, quickly.
Answering the infamous Cain’s question – we are our brother’s (and sister’s) keepers.
This event also reminded me of our Savior, Jesus Christ. One of the many reasons He was sent here was to suffer our frustrations, our pains. He felt our loneliness, our anger, our hurt.
As the scriptures say, He was acquainted with our grief (see Isaiah 53:3)
A later prophet taught his people:
“He will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.” (Alma 7:12)
The word “succor” means to rush to and help.
I can easily imagine the Savior rushing to help someone in need. The scriptures are full of accounts where He healed, encouraged, lifted, saved and helped others.
So, here’s your challenge today:
Be a little more aware of those around you. Be especially aware of someone who needs an encouraging word or some other help that you can give them.
Then, run to them and help them.
That’s all there is to it.
I really appreciate your willingness to help and serve your fellow man, woman and child. I know it’s not easy to find the desire, time or wherewithal to help another.
But you do it anyway.
And I appreciate you for it.
Remember, Service is the Action Form of Love!
James
James
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