Patti Burris

We attended a mega adoption event yesterday and I was filled with compassion for these dogs and cats that live their lives in kennels or crates because of the choices that we have made as humans. I wanted to take every one of them home! I told Tami that we need 50 acres so we can open a sanctuary for those fur babies that have been deemed “unadoptable” by society.

It reminded me that the Bible mentions several times that Jesus had compassion on those around Him who suffered or had been deemed “unadoptable” by society. Luke 7:13 tells us that Jesus had compassion on a widow who was burying her only child. Jesus told her to, “weep not” and He brought the young man back to life. In Mark 1:41 Jesus had compassion on a leper (a societal outcast) who came to Him to be healed. He was healed immediately. In Matthew 14:14 Jesus felt compassion for the multitudes of hurt and suffering people around Him and He healed their sick. Jesus didn’t care if these were people who had been cast out by their peers. He cared about them. He had compassion on them.

Just as I feel compassion for these precious four legged friends, Jesus feels compassion for us in our suffering. There are more verses in the Bible that talk about the compassion of Jesus. Jesus cares deeply about our suffering and He has compassion for us.

He is still here today to heal the sick and the brokenhearted just as He was in Bible times. If you are suffering today or facing difficult circumstances, remember the One who has compassion on ALL of us: Jesus. Even if you feel that you have been cast out by society, who cares what society thinks. Jesus has compassion on every one of us, despite our circumstances. Seek Jesus! He is waiting to heal whatever it is you are suffering from.

Challenge: Look up the verses that talk about the compassion of Jesus. Write out a prayer pouring out your heart to Him about your situation and surrender it to God. Thank Him for His compassion toward you. You are not alone in your struggles!