Christlike Compassion

Hello Church,
   Matt. 14:13-14 “When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by
    Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities.
        And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick."
 
   We see here that when Jesus heard about the death of John the Baptist, He wanted to get alone and be by Himself, but when the people knew where he went, they followed Him. All of us know what has happen in Orlando Florida this past weekend with shooting deaths of 50 people and over 40 people injured. If you were like me, when you heard about it, you felt sicken and wanted some time alone to gather your thoughts. BUT we, as Christians don’t always have the luxury of doing that. There are people who are looking for answers to why did this happen and what should be done and what is the Church’s response.
   The response that you and I should have is that there were American citizens who were attacked by Islamic terrorism that resulted in the death of Americans. This is an opportunity for the Church of Jesus to rise to the front and show what it is to be like Jesus. Even a Chick-fil-a open up on a Sunday in Orlando to give food to those who were in line giving blood for the victims of the attack (and many thought that Chick-fil-a was a hate organization because of their stand on traditional marriage).  
   We, as the Body of Christ can show and be moved with compassion just like Jesus was moved with compassion for those who are hurting. We can demonstrate Christlikeness without being judgmental, because it’s the god of this world that has blinded their minds from receiving the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we can present the real truth of how Jesus can still deliver from sin.
   Be strong and of a good courage, God will use you in this time.
 
P. Tom