Scripture: Matt. 25:34-40 “I was sick, and you visited Me”
When a
person is ill, he is more receptive for discussions of a spiritual
nature. Normally people are too busy or too rushed to create time to
speak about the things of the Lord, but when they are indisposed and
have no option but to be quiet and listen, these same people become
eager hearers of God’s Word.
It is crucial that the spiritual worker
should realise when he visits the sick, the visit should always be
uplifting. REMEMBER – THIS IS A MINISTRY!
The sick person often
experiences a whole lot of emotions ranging from faith to
discouragement, insecurity, loneliness, fear, anguish and stress because
of possible future operations. By showing love the concerned spiritual
worker can be a life-line for these people to whom they eagerly reach
out. This kind of opportunity should compel the dedicated worker to
convey God’s love to the sick.
See to it that you always have a Bible
with you, however, don’t walk into the ward with your Bible in your
hand. Try to acquire a small Bible which can fit into a jacket pocket or
handbag. A suitable portion of Scripture is always of great value.
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