Rhapsody of Realities 9 October 2023: Compassion is a Force
SCRIPTURE: And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, andtouched him, and saith unto him, Iwil; bethou clean (Mark 1:41).
Recall what we said in our previous study about compassion: a strong desire to ease the pain of others. Compassion compels one to action. Compassion is a force.
When you study Jesus and the way He ministered, you’d observe that He was often moved by compassion. Every time He
had compassion on, or was moved with compassion for someone, He did something to change the situation.
Compassion moved Him to teach the people, feed them, and heal them. Mark 6:34 says, “And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.” Matthew 14:14 says, “And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.”
Compassion moved Him to raise the only son of a widow back to life in a city called Nain. When Jesus saw the widow, the
Bible says, “…he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not” (Luke 7:13). He then touched the casket and commanded the dead man to get up, and he came back to life.
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Matthew 20:30 tells us of two blind men who cried after Jesus, saying: “Son of David, have mercy upon us!” Jesus stopped to ask them what they wanted and they replied that they wanted to receive their sight. The Bible says, “So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him” (Matthew 20:34).
So, like the Master, were to be full of compassion. Change comes when we’re moved with compassion. We’re His express image today. He’s counting on you to be moved with compassion and do something for those in need; change the lives and circumstances of those in your world. You’ve been empowered by the Spirit to take action. offer comfort and be a vessel of God’s love and kindness to a hurting world.
CONFESSION: Dear Father, I’m stirred by the examples of Jesus who being moved with compassion brought healing, strength, comfort and hope to those in need. I’m empowered by your Spirit to take action, to offer comfort, and to be a vessel of your love and kindness to a hurting world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Psalm 145:8
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in mercy and loving-kindness.
Psalm 112:4
Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just [who are in right standing with God].
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Colossians 2:6-23 & Isaiah 48-49
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 4:43-54 & 1Kings 15
Thank you for studying today’s Rhapsody of Realities – Compassion is a Force – written by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
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