"Thus I saw how Christ hath compassion on us for the cause of sin."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 28)
We can sometimes feel that when we sin, God is withdrawing from us, upset or disappointed with us, or judging us. But the reaction Christ shows to our sin tells us how God really feels towards us when we fail: He has compassion. Compassion is to feel and hurt along with someone. It is to feel for, sympathize with and have caring concern for someone who is weak, hurting, struggling or in trouble. Compassion doesn't carry a judgment and it doesn't contain disappointment. It is simply Love's reaction to those who are down. When we fail, God isn't pointing fingers, meting out punishment, angrily rebuking or turning His back on us with disgust. No! He is moved from the depths of His being with love and care for all that we are going through. Our heavenly Father doesn't see us as rebellious sinners but as little children who have fallen and are hurting, or as sick or wounded ones needing tender love and healing, or as wandering sheep who need care and support. He cares for us and reaches out in love to us even more when we fail, struggle, or are hurt by sin. He is a perfect Father, the God of all compassion and comfort!
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV)
A Prayer: Thank You for sticking with me and helping me even when I get myself in a mess!