Rejoice with Them that Do Rejoice

A little bit ago, and a couple states now, I was blessed with a very touching moment. One of our girls got the chance to meet her sponsor at the church in which we were performing. Admittedly, I was fighting the tears at the sight of this joyous meeting, but as I walked around near the scene, I noticed one of the other girls in the choir looking at her friend getting to meet her sponsor family.

As this girl was watching her friend get this rare blessing, she had this smile—and a “look” on her whole face—that is a bit unusual to see on someone of her age. I would more expect that look on the face of a parent whose child was receiving something wonderful, but here she was, truly happy for her friend and sharing in that joy.

Romans 12:5 tells us to “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” Here I was able to see this verse being acted out, and perhaps this should be an encouragement to us all to share in the life experiences of those with whom the Lord has joined us, whether that be sharing in the joy of a friend or doing more than just “feeling sorry” for someone and truly sharing their heartache.

Perhaps it's also good to remember that the Lord can use us in ways we never expect, and to just be obedient to Him. I doubt this girl had any idea I even noticed her doing this, and I wonder what “little” things the Lord will use in our lives if we will only honor Him in them.

-Seth