“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference” – Jude 1:21-22 KJV

Compassion is a deep awareness of the suffering of others compelled by the burning desire to relieve it. Compassion is a divine virtue. God wants us to be compassionate towards others.

Jesus was compassionate. He was moved with compassion and feed over five thousand people by a miracle (Mar 8:2). Jesus also had compassion for the multitude of sick folks and healed them (Mat 14:14). Moved by compassion, Jesus touched blind people, and their eyes were healed immediately (Mat 20:34). On another occasion, He was moved with compassion, put forth His hand, and cleansed a lepper (Mar 1:41). Jesus taught by compassion (Mar 6:34). Jesus was simply a compassionate man, no wonder He made a difference in His time.

We are also called to make a difference. And to accomplish that, we must be moved with compassion. Without this godly virtue, we cannot change our world. Peter admonished us.

1Pe 3:8 KJV Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

We must not render evil for evil. We must be moved by the suffering of others. In your own small way, you can give meaning to someone’s life. In our opening text, Jude inspires us to be compassionate, making a difference. You can make a difference.

You can forgive others. You can respond differently to hurt, and the pain others cause you. Today demonstrate divine love and blow the minds of your critics. Prove to the world that you are different. Prove to them that you are just like Jesus. Show compassion to someone: make a difference!

Prayer:
Father, thank you for filling me with your divine nature, full of compassion, and making me just like Jesus. I demonstrate your love to others today through compassion. I thank you for making me a blessing to my world. Glory!