But you know him, because he lives
with you now and
later will be in you.
John 14:17 (NLT)
Throughout his time on this earth, Christ repeatedly demonstrated his compassion for others.
In Matthew 9:36, Jesus had compassion on the crowds because they were “confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”
In Matthew 14:14, Jesus had compassion on the huge crowd gathered around him and he “healed their sick.”
In Luke 7:13, Jesus’ heart “overflowed with compassion” for the widow whose only son had died. By his mighty touch, he raised the young man back to life.
In John 11:35, when Jesus learned of Lazarus’ death, he wept with sympathetic compassion.
In Mark 1:41, Jesus was “moved with compassion” to heal the leper who begged to be made clean.
Jesus embodied the infinite compassion of God in the finite construction of the human heart. Christians can have that same limitless compassion if we ask God for it. As the Holy Spirit works in us we are able to love the unlovable, forgive the unforgivable and accept the unacceptable.
Pray: Father, I ask that you infuse my life with Your blessed and sacred Holy Spirit. I ask that Your love reign in my heart so that I may know and share your infinite compassion for others. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Christ in us: “Every act of compassion done by anyone for his fellow Christian is done by Christ working in him.” Julian of Norwich
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