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Compassion Beyond Description

Jesus Christ did not go about His work from a cold sense of duty, but His own heart drew Him out towards those He helped and saved. His deeds of mercy cost Him something more than the sacrifice of leisure and the expenditure of effort and power. He made other men's sorrows His own sorrows, other men's agony His own agony, other men's sin and shame His own sin and shame. He could not look upon misery, pain, death or sin and walk away. He had compassion beyond description. Often times we are surrounded by needs that we do not want to be a part of or even situations we do not want to confront. Now let us look at the scriptures that explain the compassion of Jesus. Jesus Christ had compassion on the multitude Mark 6:34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Matthew 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. What if Jesus were walking in your neighborhood? How would He feel towards the all those people in need including your next-door neighbor? Do we have the compassion to care for those around us even to stop and pray or share a meal with them? Mark 8:2 I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. Jesus cared not only about the spiritual destitution of men, but their physical needs as well. When Jesus saw a crowd of men He was moved with compassion. His compassion on the multitude is mentioned five times in the gospels. Jesus Christ had compassion on the blind. Matthew 20:34 Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed him. Jesus Christ had compassion on the demonized, the victims of the power of unclean spirits. Mark 9:22, 25 [22] "It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us." [25] When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the evil spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." Even though this man was repulsive and hateful because of demons, Jesus beheld him with compassion. Jesus Christ had compassion on the leper. Mark 1:40-41 [40] A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." [41] Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. "I am willing," he said. "Be clean!" Many Christians today, meets the needy with repulsion and disgust and scorn. Christ met them with compassion. The world drew away from lepers; Christ draws toward all those that are hearting with compassion. As I was preparing this message to preach in our church, I sensed such an overwhelming love for the people and especially those in need in our communities. I know this is not just a message for those in the five-fold ministry but for all Christians who believe in our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. We got to rise above our complacence, and ask the Lord to fill us with His compassion. We need greater compassion for the lost, the sick, and the needy especially those of the household of faith. My prayer for you is that you are filled with the compassion of Jesus and that you start to see the potential in others and be a blessing to them even as Holy Spirit leads you. Gods greater blessing awaits you as you serve others!

Pastor Patrick, Many Blessings

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