Radiance in Compassion

“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13)

Jesus radiates the glory of God in having compassion on us. The Lord is said to be a compassionate God and we see this throughout the entirety of Scripture. Though we most certainly witness his righteous wrath and judgment upon his stubborn people, we also see his patience and grace and kindness in continually forgiving them, preserving them, rescuing them, and ultimately in sending his Son to save them. This Son, Jesus, perfectly emulates that compassion. He cares for and listens to the lowly, heals the needy, weeps for the lost, and died to save those who could never save themselves.

This Jesus is compassionate and kind and is the perfect image of our compassionate Father.

We all fail to show this compassion perfectly. Our patience can very easily wear thin. Maybe our fathers were not excellent examples of who our heavenly Father is. Let us fight to remember that no matter how we may have failed or been failed by others, our God is a compassionate God who bears with us and is patient. He shows us compassion to the highest degree. Let us receive this compassion with joy and thanksgiving!