When you get a Glimpse.

Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. But in as much as we empathize with our fellow humans it is hard to really get the reality unless you are in it.

My grandmother used the above quote so often in our conversations. Whenever I said something judgemental about someone or a certain situation. Her comeback would be that, “Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches”. It was her way of putting me in line. Before I judge someone or condemn them it is important I try to understand their situation.

During Jesus ministry on earth,his greatest impact was on how he related with people.

• Jesus knew how to take initiative.
• Jesus responded to the initiatives of others.
• Jesus left room in his schedule for interruptions by friends and others enlisting his help.
• Jesus usually met people on their own turf.
• Jesus was interested in establishing common ground with others.(bible.org)

When you get a glimpse of someone situation it’s easier to pray, encourage and just be there for them.

During this pandemic we need to empathize and support one another. When it appeared in China to be sincere I only prayed for them weeks later. I did not feel their pain or be bothered at first. But now since I got a glimpse of what they were dealing with my prayers are more intense.

Last week I was rushed to the hospital due to difficulty breathing and what appeared like an allergic reaction. I was wheezing and had hives sprouting all over my body. I had not been exposed to anything I am allergic and that caused me great panic and anxiety. I got a glimpse of what people are going through with the covid19 . The fear that engulfed me was unexplainable. The anxiety kept piling up as I awaited to be seen by the doctor.

As I laid on that hospital bed, I remembered how I had felt the need to rebuke people for fearing and panicking. Yet there I was so afraid, unable to pray for myself. To make it worse, I was alone, they had told my husband to wait at home. This was the first time ever that he would not be allowed to stay with me or visit.

I got a glimpse..

So as we continue to pray and support each other through this pandemic, let’s remember to empathize with each other. Before you say that nasty comment, or pass that judgment remember:

“Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.”

You can do it before you get a glimpse.

When you get a Glimpse

Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. But in as much as we empathize with our fellow humans it is hard to really get the reality unless you are in it.

My grandmother used the above quote so often in our conversations. Whenever I said something judgemental about someone or a certain situation. Her comeback would be that, “Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches”. It was her way of putting me in line. Before I judge someone or condemn them it is important I try to understand their situation.

During Jesus ministry on earth,his greatest impact was on how he related with people.

• Jesus knew how to take initiative.
• Jesus responded to the initiatives of others.
• Jesus left room in his schedule for interruptions by friends and others enlisting his help.
• Jesus usually met people on their own turf.
• Jesus was interested in establishing common ground with others.(bible.org)

When you get a glimpse of someone situation it’s easier to pray, encourage and just be there for them.

During this pandemic we need to empathize and support one another. When it appeared in China to be sincere I only prayed for them weeks later. I did not feel their pain or be bothered at first. But now since I got a glimpse of what they were dealing with my prayers are more intense.

Last week I was rushed to the hospital due to difficulty breathing and what appeared like an allergic reaction. I was wheezing and had hives sprouting all over my body. I had not been exposed to anything I am allergic and that caused me great panic and anxiety. I got a glimpse of what people are going through with the covid19 . The fear that engulfed me was unexplainable. The anxiety kept piling up as I awaited to be seen by the doctor.

As I laid on that hospital bed, I remembered how I had felt the need to rebuke people for fearing and panicking. Yet there I was so afraid, unable to pray for myself. To make it worse, I was alone, they had told my husband to wait at home. This was the first time ever that he would not be allowed to stay with me or visit.

I got a glimpse..

So as we continue to pray and support each other through this pandemic, let’s remember to empathize with each other. Before you say that nasty comment, or pass that judgment remember:

“Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches.”

You can do it before you get a glimpse.

Glorious Power Church

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Proximate Purpose versus Remote Purpose.

Apply this deduction even during this season we are Required to practice social distance.

And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants. And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Genesis 50:18‭-‬20 KJV

“In the quest for purpose, we must distinguish between proximate and remote purposes. The proximate refers to that which is close at hand. The remote refers to the distant, far-off, ultimate purpose.
We remember the poignant meeting between Joseph and his brothers, when the brothers feared recriminations from their powerful brother for the treachery they had committed against him. But Joseph saw a remarkable concurrence at work between proximate and remote intentions. He said, ” You meant it for evil; God meant it for good.”

Here the proximate and the remote seemed to be mutually exclusive. The divine intention was the exact opposite of the human intention. Joseph’s brothers had one goal; God had a different one. The amazing truth here is that the remote purpose was served by the proximate one. This does not diminish the culpability of the brothers. Their intent and their actions were evil. Yet it seemed good to God to let it happen that His purpose might be fulfilled.

We can rest assured that everything happens together for good to those who love God and are called according to his purpose.
My friend you may not see the good now when going through the PIT,POTIPHER’S HOUSE AND THE PRISON.But rest assured when you get to your PRIME MINISTER POSITION. You will rejoice and say Iam glad that I was afflicted for I learned to trust the Lord.
©Pastor Lucy Paynter.