God is good and compassionate
Today’s Promise to Memorize*
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” (Psalm 145:9)
What is compassion?
The dictionary defines compassion as a deep awareness of the suffering of another accompanied by the wish to relieve it. Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” It is the feeling that arises when you are confronted with another’s suffering and feel motivated to relieve that suffering. Compassion is sometimes used interchangeably with sympathy. Compassion embodies a tangible expression of love for those who are suffering.
The Bible defines compassion by showing us what compassion looks like, and what is involved with being compassionate, such as the the parable of the good samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and the following verses do.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” (Prov. 31:8-9, NIV)
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” (1 John 3:18, NIV)
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matt. 9:36 ESV)
Additional References
“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” (Nahum 1:7)
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lam. 3:22-23 ESV)
Therefore:
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” (Isa. 30:18 ESV)
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV)
A Reminder
*Over the next few days I am posting Bible promises every believer MUST know (and commit to memory) to be fully equipped no matter what they are faced with. Meditate on them and memorize them.
Proven ways to help memorize:
1. Hand write it on 3x5 card.
2. Always include the Bible reference at the beginning and repeat it again at the end.
3. Read it through several times and think about what it means (mediate on it).
4. Say it out loud a few times.
5. Refer to it throughout the day and say it to yourself (a few words at a time if necessary) until you can say it correctly without looking.