The everyday life of a young Christian

Saturday, 22 April 2017

RESPONDING WITH COMPASSION




A particular man with a baby of about a year old, carrying a nursing bag was trying to get into the bus, but was finding it difficult to carry everything  at once. He began to complain of how tightly arranged the seats were. A lady closer to the door assisted him with his luggage. His face lit up. Maybe he had been there for a while waiting for the right vehicle that would be spacious enough for him, his child and luggage. Though the first words that came out from his mouth were complaints but it is easy to understand and sympathize with him.

Wherever we go, we will encounter people who need compassion. Apostle Paul pointed out that as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience (Col. 3:12). He also urge us to bear with each other and forgive one another (Col. 3:13).

Compassion is understanding the troubles of others.

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