If we have taken time to build a ‘bridge of empathy’ with another person, there will come a natural point when that bridge may be crossed. Often, when this point is reached, there will be some signs. For example, they may say something like, “What would you do?” or “What do you think I should do in this situation?” or “I don’t know what to do next.” Whatever visible or audible indications there may be, you may also sense in your spirit that that this point has been reached, and it is time to cross that ‘bridge’ with whatever information, encouragement, or guidance may be most helpful for the person you are with. It’s not that we stop empathising at this point, but that the nature of its expression changes from an emphasis on non-verbal expressions to a sharing of relevant information. Our inner attitude of empathy continues throughout the whole interaction. The greatest gift we can bring across that bridge is the good news of salvation in Christ. Our reply may be something like, “Would you like me to show you the greatest answer of all to facing life’s difficulties?” or “Yes, I believe I do have an answer that will help you. Would you like to hear it?”