Power On!ਨਮੂਨਾ

Have you ever had to lay down your comfort, ease, or agenda for the benefit of someone else? It’s often not easy and can be painful.

In the lead up to His crucifixion during the Passover meal, Jesus sits with the knowledge that some of His closest friends will betray Him. In the garden of Gethsemane, His disciples fall asleep, leaving Him to endure alone. Following this, He receives harsh treatment at the hands of Jewish leadership!

Throughout these events, Jesus shows compassion, healing and praying for those who persecute Him and let Him down. He even heals His opposition’s ear! What an example of radical compassion amidst heartache.

We all carry our own pain and can feel let down by others. Jesus sets the most amazing example for us in Luke 22. Despite the heartache we experience, we can still show compassion to others. Even those who hurt us! Look for opportunities today to lay down your agenda and show love and compassion to others.

Prayer

Lord, thank You that You endured incredible heartache so that I might be forgiven of my sins and receive eternal life. Help me to quickly forgive others and extend Your love and compassion to them. Amen.