Compassion is more than feeling sorry for someone; it is love moved into action. When Jesus saw the crowds, Scripture tells us He was “moved with compassion” and responded by healing, feeding, and teaching them. His compassion noticed pain, entered into it, and brought hope.
Compassion often shows up in small, quiet ways: listening without rushing, offering forgiveness when it’s undeserved, or helping when it’s inconvenient. These acts may seem ordinary, but they reflect God’s heart in extraordinary ways. Compassion reminds others—and ourselves—that no one is invisible to God.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32