Compassion

"When God's hands made the heavens and the earth... that was creation.

When God's morning stars sang together... that was celebration.

When God's Word broke the silence of time... that was communication.

When God's prophets stood alone against the tide of disobedience... that was consecration.

But when God's Son was delivered to a manger... that was compassion.

Compassion marked Jesus' every word and deed. The hurting and hopeless pressed close when He walked past, reaching out for the hem of His garment. His eyes of love looked straight through to the heart."

-- Chuck Swindoll