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COMPASSIONATE HEART

Text : Col 3:12.

 *Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.* 

We shall be looking at the various cloths we are advised to put on as the elect, holy and beloved of God.

Today, we shall be considering the very first cloth you are to put on which is: *Compassionate heart.* 

This is one cloth that makes your heart tender and pliable. When you put on this cloth, you respond to God's gentle touch and nudge. Hence, you become tenderhearted. Empathising with people around you becomes easier. 

It is this kind of heart that makes it possible for Jesus (our High Priest) to be able to understand the feelings of our infirmities. He felt what we are feeling. Hebrew 4:15.

The parable of Jesus on who your neighbour is spelt out what a compassionate heart (tenderheartedness) is. 

 _And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. *But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him*(Luke 10:31-33)_ 

The Priest and Levite saw the wounded man, looked on him and passed on the other side. These two religious individuals who saw the man in need but crossed to the other side had no compassionate heart. They were only religious bigots and hard-hearted Jews! Meanwhile, the Samaritan had compassion on the wounded man. And he took certain steps as described in Luke 10:33-35 which we also need to imitate:

1. The Samaritan moved closer....( He walked into the situation). When you find yourself in certain situation in which God simply wants you to lend your commpassionate heart, it is expected that you don't look away. 

2. He saw him....( He saw the needy situation). How many needy situations do you see on a daily basis that you look away from, not because you do not have capacity to help, but for the absence of a compassionate heart.

3. He had compassion on him.....He responded with a tender heart.

4. He went to him.....( He took a step further to critically access the situation).

5. He bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine. The Samaritan took an action by providing comfort and help. 

6. And set him on his own beast.....( He provided him a lift from his situation).

7.And brought him to an inn, and took care of him.(The Samaritan brought healing to the wounded man).

8. And on the next day when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host.(He foot the bills. *compassion at times might cost you money, time and resources* ). 

 *Compassionate heart is always a sacrificial heart....always willing to pay the price no matter the cost.* 

 *A genuine compassionate heart always results in ACTION. Otherwise, it only remains a pity.* 

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Ask the Lord to give you grace to put on a compassionate heart.

Bible Reading: Luke 10: 29-36.


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