Seeing as Jesus Saw

One of the ways I minister in my community is to serve as a police chaplain for the Upper Southampton Police Department.  They call upon me to help with needy people in the community, difficult calls involving death, suicide, serious injury, house fires or serious car accidents.  I also build relationships with them through ride-alongs or other events.  Ride-alongs also give me a unique perspective on the community and what the officers deal with on a daily basis.
A while back one of the officers asked me, "So why do you do this?"  My answer was that I believe if Jesus were on the earth today he would spend time riding in police cars and hanging out with cops."  "Really, how's that chaplain?" "Well, the first non-Jewish person converted to Christianity was a cop, and the Bible also says that Jesus was moved with compassion as he ministered to people because He saw them as distressed, downcast, and like sheep in need of a shepherd.  Seems to me that is a good description of many of the people you deal with daily."
As a pastor and counselor, I could spend my entire day in the office with people who are already Christ followers.  As nice and comfy as that might be, it prevents me from being salt and light in a world that needs to know the love of God.  How can I be salt and light?  By getting out of my office and spending time with people who are hurting.
How are you being salt and light?  How do you see people, the person across the hall, the family next door, the people in the next cubicle at work, the students who sit next to you in class?  My prayer is that I would see people as Jesus sees them, and do as He did.  What about you?  How are you making a difference?
Blessings,
Dr. Paul