How to Care for People, Not Just About People - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - November 1, 2025

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I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 (NLT)

Jesus told his followers: I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you” (John 13:15 NLT). If you’re a follower of Jesus, then that instruction is to you too!

In yesterday’s Daily Hope devotional, we looked at Luke 4:18-19 and the five groups of people Jesus came to help: the poor, brokenhearted, imprisoned, blind, and oppressed.

Jesus wants you to care about these people, and he wants you to care for them too. Here are five ways Jesus cared for people. He wants you to do them too!

First, preach the Good News. More than anything else, God wants you to let people know that Jesus is the answer to each one of their problems. He wants you to tell people that he created them, Jesus died for them, and the Holy Spirit wants to live in them—to tell them that God offers forgiveness, purpose, and a future home in heaven. You can share this one-on-one, bring them to church, or invite them to your small group.

Second, comfort the brokenhearted. Hurting people are all around you. In fact, everyone carries around some kind of hurt, whether or not they let other people see it. Sometimes the best way to find a hurting person is to look for those who are causing hurt; hurt people hurt people. Then look for ways to show extra love and to lift them up in prayer.

Third, proclaim freedom for those who are imprisoned. You may not know someone who is actually imprisoned, but we all know people who are trapped in some way—trapped by a habit, by health problems, by tight finances, or by an old secret. God wants you to offer his truth, which will set them free: “The truth will set you free” (John 8:32 NLT).

Fourth, proclaim recovery of sight to the blind. Here Jesus was talking about people who are spiritually or relationally blind. When you see a loved one making a stupid mistake, you might think that it’s none of your business. But if you care, it is your business. You can share truth from the Bible or help them find resources that offer the truth they need to hear.

Fifth, release the oppressed. Who are the oppressed? They’re the people who are kicked around, picked on, and put down. We all know individuals like this, and there are whole groups of people that experience oppression too. Instead of turning your back on oppression, Jesus wants you to confront it and deal with it.

Remember, when you care for the people he cared for, Jesus says it’s like you’re caring for him!

I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. . . . Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:35-36, 40 NLT).

PLAY todays audio teaching from Pastor Rick

created to dream book cover by rick warrenRick Warren is an innovative pastor, renowned author, and global influencer known for founding Saddleback Church, the Purpose Driven Network, the PEACE Plan, and Hope for Mental Health. He has written several best-selling books, including The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 35 million copies in 200 languages. Time magazine named Warren the most influential spiritual leader in America and one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since stepping down from the lead pastor role at Saddleback in 2022, Warren has continued to inspire people through his Daily Hope Devotional and podcast Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope. His first book in a decade, Created to Dream, was released in April 2023.

For more Daily Hope with Rick Warren, please visit pastorrick.com!


Hope Is Born: A Christmas Scripture CollectionYour Gift Brings Hope to the World

Thank you for helping restore broken hearts with the hope of Jesus! 

I am so grateful to be on mission with you! Your gift today is a bold statement that you want to be a light in this world and make an eternal impact for Jesus Christ. 

As thanks for your gift, we’re excited to send you the "Hope Is Born: A Christmas Scripture Collection" Scripture cards. This set of 52 beautifully designed cards brings the joy of the season to life, each sharing a powerful verse celebrating the hope and wonder of Jesus’ birth. 

Request yours below when you give, and thank you for going on mission to reach our world with the love of Jesus!

*The USA IRS code permits you to deduct the amount of your financial gift to Daily Hope that exceeds the fair market value of “current offer” materials you received from Daily Hope.

This devotional © 2018 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

You can listen to Rick Warren on OnePlace.com.

 

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How to Care for People, Not Just About People - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - November 1, 2025

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I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.” John 13:15 (NLT)

Jesus told his followers: I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you” (John 13:15 NLT). If you’re a follower of Jesus, then that instruction is to you too!

In yesterday’s Daily Hope devotional, we looked at Luke 4:18-19 and the five groups of people Jesus came to help: the poor, brokenhearted, imprisoned, blind, and oppressed.

Jesus wants you to care about these people, and he wants you to care for them too. Here are five ways Jesus cared for people. He wants you to do them too!

First, preach the Good News. More than anything else, God wants you to let people know that Jesus is the answer to each one of their problems. He wants you to tell people that he created them, Jesus died for them, and the Holy Spirit wants to live in them—to tell them that God offers forgiveness, purpose, and a future home in heaven. You can share this one-on-one, bring them to church, or invite them to your small group.

Second, comfort the brokenhearted. Hurting people are all around you. In fact, everyone carries around some kind of hurt, whether or not they let other people see it. Sometimes the best way to find a hurting person is to look for those who are causing hurt; hurt people hurt people. Then look for ways to show extra love and to lift them up in prayer.

Third, proclaim freedom for those who are imprisoned. You may not know someone who is actually imprisoned, but we all know people who are trapped in some way—trapped by a habit, by health problems, by tight finances, or by an old secret. God wants you to offer his truth, which will set them free: “The truth will set you free” (John 8:32 NLT).

Fourth, proclaim recovery of sight to the blind. Here Jesus was talking about people who are spiritually or relationally blind. When you see a loved one making a stupid mistake, you might think that it’s none of your business. But if you care, it is your business. You can share truth from the Bible or help them find resources that offer the truth they need to hear.

Fifth, release the oppressed. Who are the oppressed? They’re the people who are kicked around, picked on, and put down. We all know individuals like this, and there are whole groups of people that experience oppression too. Instead of turning your back on oppression, Jesus wants you to confront it and deal with it.

Remember, when you care for the people he cared for, Jesus says it’s like you’re caring for him!

I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. . . . Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:35-36, 40 NLT).

PLAY todays audio teaching from Pastor Rick

created to dream book cover by rick warrenRick Warren is an innovative pastor, renowned author, and global influencer known for founding Saddleback Church, the Purpose Driven Network, the PEACE Plan, and Hope for Mental Health. He has written several best-selling books, including The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 35 million copies in 200 languages. Time magazine named Warren the most influential spiritual leader in America and one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since stepping down from the lead pastor role at Saddleback in 2022, Warren has continued to inspire people through his Daily Hope Devotional and podcast Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope. His first book in a decade, Created to Dream, was released in April 2023.

For more Daily Hope with Rick Warren, please visit pastorrick.com!


Hope Is Born: A Christmas Scripture CollectionYour Gift Brings Hope to the World

Thank you for helping restore broken hearts with the hope of Jesus! 

I am so grateful to be on mission with you! Your gift today is a bold statement that you want to be a light in this world and make an eternal impact for Jesus Christ. 

As thanks for your gift, we’re excited to send you the "Hope Is Born: A Christmas Scripture Collection" Scripture cards. This set of 52 beautifully designed cards brings the joy of the season to life, each sharing a powerful verse celebrating the hope and wonder of Jesus’ birth. 

Request yours below when you give, and thank you for going on mission to reach our world with the love of Jesus!

*The USA IRS code permits you to deduct the amount of your financial gift to Daily Hope that exceeds the fair market value of “current offer” materials you received from Daily Hope.

This devotional © 2018 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

You can listen to Rick Warren on OnePlace.com.

 

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