“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12 NIV).
When was the last time someone showed you compassion? How did it make you feel? When was the last time you showed someone compassion? Jesus is our model for compassion. He healed the sick and showed gentleness to people that others looked at with disdain. He came to seek the lost and show them the way to eternal life. He was the epitome of humility, kindness, compassion and gentleness.
We as Christians are to behave like Jesus did. We are to treat others with compassion and kindness.
I know when I am sick or discouraged I am thrilled to hear from my Christian friends. It makes me feel so good to receive a get well card.
Some people think that a card isn’t a big deal, but I assure you it is.
It means that someone cares and that really raises a person’s mood.
Because I have heard from so many of our church goers that get well cards have lifted their spirits I have become more diligent about sending cards. It is a way to show compassion.
Compassion means that we must reach out to others with love and caring when they are at their lowest. We all need someone to care about us, especially when it seems that nothing is going right. One time when I was at my lowest point, a friend came to talk to me and encourage me. This friend told me that when it seems that I’m at my lowest point, that is when everything will turn around and it will get better. My friend was right and I was encouraged by this advice. It made me feel good.
Someone you know may need encouragement and compassion. You need to be like Jesus and show this person that you care. This week reach out to someone with love and compassion in some wonderful way. You will be blessed and you will be a blessing to someone who desperately needs encouraged.
Dear Lord,
There are those around me who needs to see your compassion by my actions. Let every word that comes out of my mouth be a blessing to others. Help me to show compassion and gentleness to those who need some hope. Thank you for example of Jesus, who loved everyone.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
