The Gift - Compassion

The Gift - Compassion Micah 7:18-20   When I am for God’s glory and the Gospel compassion is my response to a world in need.    Jesus As Our Example . . .   “When He (Jesus) went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.  And He began to teach them many things.”  Mark 6:34   “When He went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them and healed their sick.”  Matthew 14:14   “And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, ‘Do not weep.’”  Luke 7:13   Luke 10:25-37   Truth Statement: Compassion becomes the overflowing activity of a heart that is moved as a result of living with eyes wide open to the great need of people and the hope of the gospel.   ·         Compassion is stirred when the activity of God is at work in the life of a Christ-follower.    ·         Compassion cannot be suppressed within a person who lives with eyes wide open and sees the great need of people.    ·         Compassion is most compassionate when what we do seeks to change someone’s eternal destiny not just the moment.