“The Lord is good . . . He showers compassion on all His creation.”
{Psalm 145:9, NLT}
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Showers of Compassion . . .
Whenever I read the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life, one word always stands out: compassion.
If we examine Jesus’ words and actions, we find compassion at the center of His motivation. The Son of God of exhibited compassion in everything He said and did. So the more we become like Christ, the more we grow in compassion too.
Today, compassion is sometimes mistaken for a feeling of sympathy. But Christ-like compassion is so much more than a feeling.
Compassion doesn’t just say, “I see you and I care.” Compassion is always followed by action.
Our psalm for today is a great reminder of our Lord’s goodness, for He loves to shower compassion on all His creation. All of us, at one time or another, has needed some compassion extended our way.
Compassion has a way of bringing people together. It bridges a distance with love in action. And it’s the reason we’re better together.
How might our communities, our neighborhoods, and our families be different
if our first response to a need or crisis was a shower of compassion?
Compassion is so needed in this world to stop negative situations
Amen. Love: “Compassion doesn’t just say, “I see you and I care.” Compassion is always followed by action.” Indeed, and sometimes that can be praying, though our hearts are crying to “do” more. But sometimes God doesn’t allow that–sometimes, as mamma with 4 littles in my cargo bike, I need to keep moving. But my heart is still with the other person/creature/etc. And then He is there too.
Sometimes when God ties my hands so I can’t do anything but pray/talk to God about it, I remember: I am not needed in this world (which is good, keeps us humble and being humble keeps us kind to one another). But then I remember, if God can use a worm, as He did with Jona, He can use a Daughter too.
No matter what, Keep your hearts warm–He will move mightily through them!
Thanks again, Love from Holland
Denise,
I am so in awe of all the times in scripture that Jesus did two things…He stopped…and He reached out His hand and touched. When I see devastation and hurting all around me, may I be convicted to be like Jesus and not keep on moving while I say a prayer. Let me stop. Let me reach out and touch another wounded life. That is my prayer this day. Beautiful Denise…
Blessings,
Bev
Denise,
Thank you for the reminder to show compassion towards others. I’m so thankful the Lord shows compassion on ALL his creation, and not only on those he feels are worthy. It’s much easier for me to judge a situation rather than seek the Father for ways I could be useful. I forget I need Him so much, too.
Thank-you Denise,
I believe compassion towards all living beings draws us together as a whole.
Penny
Denise,
Compassion is so desperately needed in this rush rush world of ours. It seems the next generation is all about me me me and quickly! Reminds me of the Matthew West song “Do Something”. We need open eyes and hearts to feel and hands and feet to move into action!!! When I hear of people with family ills or people in hospital I usually want to fix a meal or send a card to say I care about you and notice you!
Blessings 🙂