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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