One day, I stepped out of my house. Children were playing around and greeted me, “Good morning.” As I looked more closely, I noticed a little boy holding his stomach. From his appearance alone, you could tell something was wrong. Moments like this reflect Biblical leadership principles—being attentive, compassionate, and ready to respond to the needs of others, even in the simplest, everyday situations.
I asked his sister what the matter was, and she explained that her brother was having stomach issues. I then asked the little boy if I could pray with him, and he happily said yes.
I bent down, placed my hand on his stomach, and prayed. When I returned later, I saw the boy playing freely, with no sign of discomfort anymore.
I shared this story because there is something very important we need to learn from the Bible verse below:
Genesis 40:7 (NKJV)
“So he asked Pharaoh’s officers who were with him in the custody of his lord’s house, saying, ‘Why do you look so sad today?’”
This passage shows us how Joseph took genuine interest in the welfare of his fellow inmates. He did not display the “I don’t care” attitude that many people exhibit today. When you genuinely care for people, you will treat everyone right
When I read that verse, I wondered: do people in prison normally walk around smiling? Of course not. Prison is not a joyful place. Yet Joseph noticed their sadness. I believe this was because, as a leader in the prison, he related with them personally. He knew them well enough to recognize when something was wrong.
Joseph took particular interest in the well-being of the people he was leading. This reminds me of the popular saying: No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.
We cannot be a blessing to people if we are not willing to go out of our way to care about their well-being. As children of God, whatever God gives us is meant to benefit others. But how will others benefit if we do not care about the people around us?
Great men always make those around them feel valued and encouraged. As a great man, you should cultivate the same attitude.
Do you care about the well-being of the people in your compound?
What about those in your workplace? Do people suffer or even die there, and you remain indifferent?
If you are a student, do you care about the welfare of your classmates?
What about in church—do you truly care about others, or are you the type who avoids relationships because you don’t want “trouble”?
There are gifts inside you that will never find expression until you begin to genuinely care about people.
You will notice in the Scriptures that many times when Jesus performed miracles, He was first moved with compassion. Compassion was the vehicle through which His miracles were delivered. Genuine care opened the door for divine power.
As we go about our daily activities, may God place genuine love and concern for people in our hearts, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
When there is a misunderstanding, learn to focus on the right issue without attacking the persons involved.
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