The Compassion of Jesus is what every believer experiences along our spiritual journey as the Lord guides and often intervenes in our lives. In John 8:1–8, Jesus returned to the Temple where a crowd gathered to hear Him teach. The religious leaders interrupted by bringing a woman caught in adultery and placing her before Him. …
God reveals His heart in transition by showing His love for us. God especially cares for those who are hurting. As Moses shepherded a flock in the wilderness of Sinai, God appeared to him in a burning bush. Moses, who was royalty in Egypt, had left there 40 years earlier after he killed an Egyptian …
Before Jesus reached Jerusalem, He began weeping for the wandering. As He rode the colt to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus could see the people’s hearts. He knew their choices concerning Him. Most people had rejected Him as the Son of God. Jesus came to save lost people, but we have free will to turn …
The power of compassion is seen throughout the ministry of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark has examples of Jesus’ compassion that are beautiful examples for us. Mark 1:41 Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” 42 Instantly the leprosy disappeared, and the man was healed.[1] Mark 6:34 Jesus …
Do you have a desire to be compassionate? Is the Lord prompting you to grow in compassion for others? If we are honest, I believe this is God’s desire for all of us. “Compassion is a deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering. Jesus is the model of compassion.”[1] No matter your past, the …
Seeking Jesus in our desperation can be a time of spiritual breakthrough in our life. I believe we all experience times of distress in our life to various degrees. The question is, “Will you let the Lord use this desperation to change your life?” After decades of being away from worship, a man I came …
Jesus’ heart of compassion is so great for each person it is hard for us to comprehend. Over and over in the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates His understanding for others by His actions. This same compassion propelled Jesus to come to this earth and die for our sins on the cross at Calvary. In our story …
What does growing in compassion look like? Have you ever desired to grow in compassion? If you have it is a sign the Holy Spirit is working in your heart. God desires to transform you from the inside out. When I first became a pastor, I was blessed by working with another pastor who had …
Have you ever been around a person who was the model of compassion and wished you could be more like that? If you have, you are not alone. “Compassion is a deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering. Jesus is the model of compassion.”[1] No matter what your past has been, the good news …
Today’s Scripture & Insight: Matthew 14:13-14 My mother’s first cousin was approaching her mid-nineties and her health was beginning to fail. She told my mother that she supported 25 children through the Compassion International program. She faithfully wrote each child each month. Each month each child received a letter each month with words of encouragement …