Though He brings grief, He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32
“We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God.”
Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) in Daily Inspiration: 365 Quotes from Saints (Boston: Wyatt North, 2018) 383.
I have two objectives in today’s meetings in Jakarta (pictured above). I want to listen well, and I want to inspire key professionals and ministry workers with biblical teaching.
As I listen, I pray to understand the sufferings and wretchedness of the situation so I can minister effectively. God fill me with a spirit of compassion.
We must not run from sufferings and wretchedness but run towards it with a spirit of compassion. This is what Jesus did for you and for me. What will this look like for you today?