My friend, there is no trial, difficulty or challenge we face today that our Lord Jesus cannot identify with. The moment we experience a trial, right there and then, because He “was in all points tempted as we are” (Hebrews 4:15), He feels it too and is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.
Jesus’ compassion for you is the same compassion He felt for the widow at Nain when He saw the dead body of her only son being carried out of the city gate to be buried (see Luke 7:11–15). It must have been terrible for her to experience the death of her only son after having already experienced the death of her husband. What a horrible thought to be left all alone in the world with no means of support! When Jesus saw her, He was moved with compassion and said to her, “Do not weep.”
Now, some religious leaders might also be moved to approach her, but only to say, “Look sister, something is terribly wrong. Your husband died. Now, your only son has died. You must find out what is wrong. You better ask God what sin you have committed and repent. Or perhaps there is a curse in your life that needs to be broken.”
Isn’t it beautiful that Jesus did not extend more confusion or condemnation toward her? He only extended His compassion to her, telling her, “Don’t weep.” This same Jesus will also come to you when you are most distraught and say, “Don’t cry.”
And Jesus’ sympathy does not stop at “Oh, you poor thing! I am so sorry about what has happened to you.” No, His sympathy will move Him to give you the miracle you need in your life. That is why He raised the widow’s son back to life!
Beloved, rest in the truth that He who is seated at the Father’s right hand today understands what you are going through and sympathizes with your weaknesses. The compassion of Jesus toward you causes Him to breathe life into your dead situation and turn it around for your good!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
The compassion of Jesus is a wonder-filled thing. To think that The One who died on the cross to redeem us, also brings us comfort in our worst hour. That happened to me. My only daughter went to be with Jesus not long ago. When she left I was all alone. She was my only hope for the future and the only reason I could have dreams of what wonderful things we could do together. It was Jesus' compassion that helped me through that loss. And It's Jesus' compassion that sustains me each and every day. The power of God's Son is immense and complete. His love is all you need to navigate life and live a life that's full and complete. Today ask God to give you the miracles you need through His Son and look to the compassion of Jesus to fulfill every need and make your life complete.
