The true measure of compassion is not how we feel but what we do. This message can change how you view Jesus and yourself. When life gets tough, we want to pull back and shield ourselves from pain. Yet, in a powerful moment of Jesus' ministry, we see something different. After hearing about John the Baptist's execution, Jesus went off to grieve. But crowds seeking healing followed him. Instead of sending them away, he felt deep compassion and healed their sick. This wasn’t just sympathy; it was a gut-level response that moved him physically. Even in grief, Jesus looked beyond himself to the broken people before him. He didn't just feel sorry; he acted.

Jesus' compassion led him to the cross. From sympathy to sacrifice, from feeling to action. Real compassion costs something. It may cost your time, comfort, and even your ego. But that's where the miracle happens: when we say, "Lord, here I am. Use me for something greater than myself." What impossible situation are you facing today? What "little bit" can you offer to God? The miracle is waiting to happen in your hands.

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