Jesus Christ's compassion is vividly displayed in the moments before He raised Lazarus from the dead. When He saw Mary weeping, and the Jews who came with her also weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. This scene of death and despair deeply moved and upset Him, even to the point of indignation. His weeping, as recorded in John 11:35, reveals His profound empathy, showing the pain caused by sin. Unlike the loud lamenting of others, He wept quietly with tears flowing, demonstrating the tenderness of His character as a compassionate friend. From this, we learn that it is right and natural to sympathize with others in their afflictions, to rejoice with those who rejoice, and to weep with those who weep. His example of heartfelt mourning in the face of death reflects honest sorrow at the reality of suffering, affirming that such grief does not indicate a lack of faith. To this same tender and compassionate Savior, we may come, knowing that He will not cast us away.

Jesus Christ displays profound compassion, a godly characteristic we must emulate. When He sees the needy multitudes, exhausted and wandering, His heart is moved with compassion, leading Him to heal their sick. Twice, He feels compassion for hungry crowds, ensuring they are fed despite scarce resources. His compassion extends to the blind, the leper, and the sorrowful widow, touching each with care and mercy. In His teachings through parables, He illustrates compassion through a forgiving king, a caring Samaritan, and a loving father, showing that we should extend such kindness to all, even our enemies. This compassion, deeply rooted in His actions, reflects a fundamental quality of feeling with and for others, inspiring us to mirror His example in our lives.

In a world marked by self-centeredness and a lack of care for others, we are called to embody a different spirit, one of compassion, as we prepare for responsibilities in the Kingdom of God under Jesus Christ. Compassion is fundamental to our service to God, and no greater example exists than that of Jesus Christ Himself. Throughout His ministry, as seen in the Gospels, He not only preached compassion but practiced it relentlessly. In Mark 1:41, He was moved with compassion to touch and heal a leper. In Matthew 14:14, He looked upon a multitude with compassion, healing their sick and feeding the 5,000 with five loaves and two fishes. Similarly, in Matthew 15, He fed the 4,000 out of compassion for their hunger. In Matthew 20:34, He had compassion on two blind men, restoring their sight with a touch. In Luke 7:13, out of compassion, He raised the widow's son from the dead, and He also raised His friend Lazarus with the same love and care. In each account, He responded to dire need, performing miracles to alleviate suffering when people could not help themselves. Though we may not perform miracles, His example is clear: we must help others in whatever capacity we have. In the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25, He illustrates godly compassion, showing that true love acts to aid even an enemy, as the Samaritan did for the wounded man when others passed by. Furthermore, in Matthew 24:22, His compassion is evident as He will shorten the days of the great tribulation to prevent total annihilation, ensuring humanity's survival. As we face a world in chaos, we must prepare to show compassion, mercy, kindness, gentleness, tenderness, longsuffering, and love, imitating Jesus Christ to be instruments He can use when He reigns on earth.