Compassion

Mat_14:14  And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.

 Compassion is one of the attributes of God which we see clearly in the life of Jesus.  Most of the recorded miracles of Jesus are accompanied by the phrase “moved with compassion”.  Compassion is a deep sympathy for another who is suffering, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.  The love of God in our heart should cause us to have compassion on those in need around us.  The love of God should cause us to move beyond just seeing the need; it should move us to do what we can to help.  Let’s show the love of God by being moved with compassion to help those around us who are in need and suffering.