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| “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, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” |
| —2 Corinthians 1:3-4 |
Did your father act compassionately toward you? When you were having a difficult time, did your father patiently listen to you and lovingly make some suggestions to help you make the right decision?
Sadly, far too many individuals have to answer “No” to these questions. Their dad was either not around, or was not a compassionate person. Sometimes, dads think they have to be tough and strict without any sign of tenderness. But, that’s not the way the Father of us all behaves toward His dearly loved children.
The Apostle Paul writes these words, found in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4:
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, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
God is a compassionate and loving Father. Yes, He expects obedience from His dearly loved children. But, He also treats them with compassion. He understands their trials. He understands how difficult it sometimes seems to manage the day-to-day activities of life. And, He offers loving suggestions through His written Word and through the direct intervention of the Holy Spirit.
As we begin another new day, let’s remember that God determines to act toward us with genuine compassion. He wants to be the One who knows us best and loves us the most. He also wants us to emulate His compassion when we deal with others.
