Somebody Needs What You Have - Joel Osteen

The world is desperate to experience the love and compassion of our God. More than any other human attribute, I believe our world is crying out for people with compassion, people who love unconditionally, people who will take some time to help their fellow sojourners on this planet. We're all so busy. We have our own priorities and important plans and agendas. Often, our attitude is: I don't want to be inconvenienced. Don't bother me with your problems. I've got enough problems of my own. But the Scripture says, "If anyone sees his brother in need yet closes his heart of compassion, how can the love of God be in him?" Interesting, isn't it? God's Word implies that we each have a heart of compassion, but the question is whether it is opened or closed. Furthermore, the Bible says, "We are to continually walk in love being guided by love and following love." When God puts love and compassion in your heart toward someone, He's offering you an opportunity to make a difference in that person's life. You must learn to follow that love. Don't ignore it. Act on it. Somebody needs what you have. From Joel Osteen's "Your Best Life Now"