Some people are said to wear their heart on their sleeve. This expression is a reference to those who display their feelings openly and habitually, rather than keeping them private. Sometimes that comes in the form of constant whining. However, the heart properly worn should reveal itself in … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 5 of 5)
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 4 of 5)
We need a heart that draws us out of ourselves; a heart that forgets how we are treated and reaches out anyway! That is the kind of heart we see displayed by Jesus. Despite knowing what was in the heart of humanity (note John 2:24-25), His heart was drawn anyway. Why cannot our heart also be … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 4 of 5)
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 3 of 5)
Yesterday we noted how the heart of Jesus was touched with compassion for those whom He saw as “sheep without a shepherd.” Jesus went on to urge His disciples. . . “(37) Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 3 of 5)
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 2 of 5)
A verse which is composed of two words in many translations though is actually three in the Greek is: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35 ESV) When growing up as a child and asked to select a verse to memorize, that one was never allowed. However, it is a highly significant focus on the heart of Jesus. Knowing He … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 2 of 5)
HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 1 of 5)
When Isaiah wrote down the prophecy regarding the coming of the Messiah and what He would fulfill on our behalf (Isaiah 53), attention was drawn to humanity’s condition and need. We read. . . “(6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have … [Read more...] about HEART OF COMPASSION! (Part 1 of 5)
