Greetings:
Compassion is more than telling someone, “I will pray for you.”
In order to know true compassion, we need to turn to the source of it, the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ. We need to cry out and say,"Lord, teach us compassion."
The Lord taught compassion as He lived among men by His touch, by His willingness to touch others, his ability to reach out and help those in need – providing them with food, clothing and prayer.
That should be the commission of all of our churches – large and small.
The message is clear — Jesus was willing to touch the lives of all men and woman, regardless of race, regardless of social or economic standing. Jesus Christ had time for others. He had time to touch the children who were brought to Him. He had time to pray for them.
In Matthew 19:13-15 NLT we read these words: “One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.”
Compassionate care for people is part of the broader duty of keeping God's commandments. God's people are to love their neighbors. We can minister better to our neighbors if they are fed and clothed.
The Church and its people need to be the vessel through which people experience the steadfast love and compassion of God. It is the responsibility of the Church and its people to minister to those in need, to bring the healing and comforting touch of Christ without partiality.
God's overall view of caring with compassion for those who are suffering can be summed up in Galatians 6:10, "Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.”
Be blessed.
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