And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Luke 7:13
To show true compassion for others without being selective in our concern is to know the compassion of Christ. It is more than extending kindness. It is deeper than shared stories. It is stronger than human egos.
Compassion is a form of love that bubbles up within our spirit when faced with the suffering of others. It is heart felt and creates a certain kind of vulnerability that catapults us into action. Jesus wept with His friends for Lazarus,