What Jesus teaches about Compassion
Introduction
Dear reader, we invite you today to explore Jesus’ teaching on compassion, a virtue that accurately defines His remarkable ministry. Compassion, the emotional response that prompts the urge to help, showcases the core of Jesus’ message – love for all. It’s this very virtue we are called to embrace as witnesses of the gospel.
Through this devotional, we will journey together in understanding and applying the life-transforming lessons he teaches about compassion, aiming to love as Jesus loved.
Bible Verse
Matthew 9:36: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”
Meaning
In this verse, Jesus demonstrates His profound empathy for humanity. He sees our struggles, knows our pain, and responds with compassion. The crowd mentioned in Matthew 9:36 weren’t just numbers to Jesus; they were individual, precious lives that mattered to Him.
As believers, we are called to have this same level of compassion for the people around us. We are to see through the eyes of Jesus, recognizing the value of each individual, and respond with action, just as He did.
Actions to Take
- Regularly spend time in prayer, asking God to help you see the world through His eyes and develop a heart of compassion.
- Seek out opportunities to express compassion, such as volunteering at a local charity, visiting the sick, or supporting a friend in need.
- Exhibit patience and understanding with those around you, remember everyone is fighting a battle you may not know about.
- Reflect on a time when you received or gave compassion. How did it make you feel?
- How do you think developing a compassionate heart can deepen your relationship with God?
- Write about someone in your life who exemplifies compassion. How can you follow their example?
- “When we see others through eyes of compassion, we are seeing them through the eyes of Jesus. #ChristlikeCompassion”
- “God’s love prompts us to act – to show kindness, patience, and compassion. How will you show His love today? #CalledToCompassion”
- “Remember, everyone is carrying a burden we cannot see. Let’s meet each other with compassion. #BeTheLight”
Journal Prompts
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please mold me to be more like Your son Jesus. Help me to see others through Your eyes of love and compassion. Lead me, Lord, to be a beacon of Your love, exhibiting compassion in all that I do. In Jesus’s name, I pray, Amen.
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Conclusion
In a world often lacking in compassion, we are called to stand apart with Christlike love. As we follow the teachings of Jesus, let us strive to live a life marked by compassion, spreading His love wherever we go.
We invite you to continue to journey with us at BGodInspired.com, as we delve deeper into the heart of God and learn how to love as He does. We’re so glad you’re here with us on this transformative journey to Christlike compassion.
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