As Christians, we are supposed to be compassionate.  But, what is compassion without action?

In the dictionary, the description of compassion is “sympathetic pity or concern for the sufferings and misfortunes of others”.  Compassion begins with action - seeing, hearing and feeling followed by action.  We need to look into the eyes of those in pain, the people that are forgotten by society, and as Christians act on what we see.  We are not to turn our faces in pity and denial and move on.  It is our mission as Christ followers to do our job and act!  Seeing, hearing and feeling is where it starts—not with compassion itself.  As Christians, we are to emulate Christ as much as possible and Jesus was a man of action.

Many times we get overwhelmed or we question God and ask him how he can let all this poverty, pain and suffering continue.  But, as Christians we are the Body of Christ.

We are the physical hands, heart, feet and head of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.  We are Christ in action.  We are the ones responsible for changing the world.  We cannot wait for a miracle to happen; we are the miracle saved by his blood and we are here on earth to do his bidding.  If all Christians act in compassionate ways, we will all benefit.  So do not look to someone else to make a difference, look in the mirror.  Can you volunteer—  take a mission trip—help someone in need—write a check?  You can make a difference in this world.  You only have one life to live.  What if this was a test?  Would you pass?

Verses about compassion can be found in Proverbs 22:22-23, Isaiah 61:1-3, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 10:30-37, John 14:12,  Isaiah 58:6-7, James 2:15-17, I Peter 3:8-9, Psalm 82:3, Matthew 25:34-40

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