As part of the family of God, we are told to clothe ourselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. (Col 3:12) It’s like wearing a particular brand of clothing… soon enough people will begin to recognise you for what you wear. When we are kind, gentle, humble and patient we display the fruit of the Spirit. People can see Jesus in us. We then tend to value and esteem others above ourselves.
Our ‘position’ as Christians should never cause us to think we are above anyone else, but rather it awakens within us the ability to support, help and shoulder the burden of others, bring hope in heartache, peace in fear, help in time of need, and ultimately the life giving power of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to a hungry and thirsty world.
