Breakfast With Christ - Compassion

BREAKFAST WITH CHRIST

TOPIC: COMPASSION

SCRIPTURE: JOHN 11:35

"Jesus wept".

Welcome to BWC. John 11:35 has the shortest verse in the Bible.Lazarus, Jesus's friend was dead. Jesus actually knew Lazarus was dead before He got there. Jesus knew His death was to glorify God. Jesus was there to resurrect Lazarus. So what made Jesus weep?

One thing that brought tears into the eyes of the Lord was the suffering and pain of those who were mourning Lazarus. So even though Jesus knew Lazarus was going to be resurrected shortly, Jesus still had compassion for the pains of the mourners.

God is a compassionate God. Love is the nature of God. God doesn't turn a blind eye to the suffering of His children. There are many times in the Bible that Jesus had compassion on the afflictions of the people. God cares.

One of the things we must learn from our Lord is compassion. We must be compassionate about the suffering of others. We must genuinely show love to others. We must genuinely be kind to others. We must help others who are in need if we are in the position to do so.

It doesn't cost much to help others. But one little act of kindness can change someone's life. We all have the poor, the needy and the helpless around us. As Christians, how often do we extend a hand of kindness towards these people?

Christianity isn't only about spirituality, it is also about love, kindness and compassion. There is no Christianity without love. Let's be selfless. Let's show love to others. Let's be kind to others. Let's have compassion for those who are in need. Let's always be ready to help others. This is what Christianity is about.