Words to Treasure
When Jesus came ashore, he saw a large crowd. He felt deep concern for them. He healed their sick people.
Matthew 14:14
Stacy and her mom were driving along a busy boulevard when suddenly a little dog ran out in front of their car. With brakes screeching, they stopped just in time. The dog ran back onto the sidewalk, but he was very confused and frightened. Left alone, he was going to get hurt for sure. Stacy’s mom pulled over, got out, and called to the little dog. The dog looked uncertain but allowed her to wrap him in a car blanket. Stacy held the exhausted, trembling dog on her lap while her mom phoned the number on his dog tag.
Stacy and her mom have something very important, and it’s called “compassion.” Having compassion means seeing someone else’s problem or suffering and then doing something to help. It isn’t just enough to see a problem and feel bad about it. Compassion is an action word.
People in Bible Times
Jesus told a story about an injured man on the side of the road who was ignored by his own people and neighbors. But a stranger from Samaria stopped, had pity for the injured man, and took care of him. Jesus asked who was this man’s true friend, or neighbor. The answer? The very cool and compassionate guy from Samaria. And we can be just like him.