Spiritual Shift 6: From being Critical to being Compassionate

Description: Jesus was filled with compassion for the crowds because he recognized that they were ‘harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.’ Likewise, he wept over Jerusalem, even though they had rejected him. He could easily have been angry and critical of the people, but instead his heart was tender and concerned. He did not compromise or condone their wrongdoing, but he never failed to be ‘gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.’ We must be careful to not ‘strike the rock’ as Moses by losing compassion for people. Scriptures: Matthew 9:35-38; Luke 19:41-44; John 11:32-37; Number 20:1-12 Select one of these scriptures and meditate on it. Prayer Prompts: Invite the Spirit to bring to mind anyone(s) who has been especially burdensome. Invite Jesus to give you eyes to see this person the way He does.