compassion

Compassion: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Compassion was a trait of Jesus.  If we consider ourselves to be Christ followers, it might be good for us to consider growing in compassion.  Sympathy for the misfortunes of others.

In Mark 6 we find:
"When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd."

Do you ever feel like a sheep without a shepherd?  Alone on the seas of life?  Worried financially?  Have trouble making and keeping friends?  Lonely?  Just trying to claw your way out of the pit?

Every day, you and I run into people who feel like sheep without a shepherd.  Who will see them?  Who will care for them?  Who will look them in the eye and tell them that they matter?

You and me.  That is why we are here.

Some years ago, Og Mandino wrote a book called The Greatest Miracle in the World. The main character's name was Simon Potter and he called himself a ragpicker—because he had devoted his life to rescuing people who had ended up on life’s refuse pile.

Today you will run into someone, somewhere who just needs a little friendliness, a little joy, a little compassion.  We can reach for them or we can pass on by.

It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
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