SHARE ANOTHER’S SUFFERING
They sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was. Job 2:13
Job’s friends probably did not know why their friend had to suffer so terribly, but there’s no doubt about the sincerity of their sympathy. They just sat with him for seven days and seven nights and their wordless presence was a balm for Job’s distressed spirit.
The principle of compassionate assistance in suffering, shown by Job’s three friends, is a true Christian virtue. In your life you might be confronted with the suffering and sorrow of a dear friend, but circumstances might prevent you from doing anything to alleviate the pain.
This heart-rending experience, and can cause frustration as well as inner confusion. Do not allow these distressing circumstances to undermine your faith. Just trust in the omnipresence and omnipotence of God.
Hold on to your faith in the face of every kind of adversity. Your sympathy will increase and you will become a source of power and faith to the person who is suffering even if you are unable to express yourself eloquently. Just knowing that you are compassionately and prayerfully present will be a great comfort to the suffering soul.
Prayer :
Strengthen me, dear Lord and Master, so that I may become a source of power and comfort to those who suffer.
Amen
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