09/07/2026
Compassion That Crosses the Road
You make God’s love visible when you notice the people others pass by. As the Holy Spirit opens your eyes, ordinary moments become opportunities to mirror the kindness and mercy of Jesus to someone who needs hope.
He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him.
– Luke 10:34 ESV
A perk in your step occurs when someone offers you a kind word or a simple smile. That feeling is contagious and holds hidden opportunities to change someone’s story. A simple smile or a helpful conversation can make someone feel seen. The blessing is that you already understand that feeling. God delights in using your compassion to accomplish extraordinary things in the lives of others. As you walk with Jesus, your eyes begin to see people the way He sees them—not as interruptions, but people God deeply loves.
Jesus illustrated this truth through the story of the Good Samaritan. A wounded man lay beside the road while others continued on their way. Each passerby had reasons to keep moving, but one man chose to care. He stopped and provided for his recovery. His compassion became a living picture of the mercy Jesus calls every believer to show.
Compassion begins the moment you choose to see someone through the eyes of Jesus.
In today’s world, opportunities like these surround you. Sometimes you notice the need right away, and other times people try to hide their burdens and worries. Perhaps you know a coworker, friend, or service worker who rarely hears a kind word, but is quietly struggling. When the Holy Spirit nudges your heart, choose to cross the road just as the Good Samaritan did.
Following Jesus includes putting compassion into action. Every act of this type of love points people toward the Savior who crossed the greatest distance to rescue you. Today, remain attentive to His gentle leading and be willing to cross the road for someone in need.
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