When Jesus Has to Work It Out — and When We’re Called to Help Him Out

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

There’s an old song that says, “Jesus can work it out.” The lyrics paint a familiar picture — bills due, money gone, phone disconnected, waiting for the next paycheck — yet holding on to faith that somehow, Jesus will make a way.

That kind of faith is real. It’s raw. It’s born out of struggle, survival, and the deep belief that God will provide when you can’t see a way forward. It’s a “Lord, please work it out” kind of faith.

But then, there’s another kind of Christian experience — the one that says, “Lord, how can I help You work it out?” It’s the mindset of believers who have resources, time, and stability, and who see faith as a call to action: to give, to serve, to build, to go where help is needed.

Both are faith. Both are real. And both reveal something about how God moves among His people.

When Jesus said, “The poor you will always have with you,” He wasn’t condemning anyone to lack — He was reminding us that compassion must always live among us. Poverty, in whatever form, is not just a social issue; it’s a spiritual mirror that keeps our hearts humble and our hands open.

Empathy is what bridges these two worlds — the one crying out for God to “work it out,” and the one equipped to help Him do it. Empathy says, I see you. It reminds us that we’re all just one circumstance away from needing grace ourselves.

So today, pause and ask yourself:

💭 Am I asking God to fix what He’s already given me the power to change?

💭 Or is He asking me to use what I have to remind someone else that He still works it out?

Life Application:

Listen without judgment. Sometimes empathy begins by simply being present. Respond with action. If you can help, do. Faith without works is dead. Pray with compassion. Intercede for others with sincerity, not sympathy. Reflect on your blessings. Gratitude grows empathy. Be the bridge. Let your faith inspire you to see — and serve — others.

Takeaway Thought:

Empathy is the sacred space where faith meets humanity. It’s the point where Jesus not only works it out — but invites us to help Him do it.

In love & charity,

Giselle (aka) Blooming-Lillie