Compassion

After a full day of office work, I just wanted to sit and watch something on Netflix. My watch list is usually filled with suspense and thrillers, but this time I saw something new: Ruth & Boaz. As I watched the story unfold, my heart was moved by the love, compassion, provision, and protection of our God. He truly is so merciful.

One of my favorite songs was in the movie: “I love You, Lord… oh, Your mercy never fails me.” It was such a beautiful, meaningful moment.

Later, I read Mark 10:46-52 — the story of the blind man who cried out to Jesus as He was passing by. The blind man was desperate. He cried out loudly without hesitation, even when others tried to silence him. Yet Jesus stopped. He wasn’t in a hurry to get to His next destination; one person’s cry was enough to stop Him and move His heart.

That touched me deeply. I too have many needs — physically, spiritually, materially, financially, relationally, and emotionally. I need His touch. Like the blind man, I want to cry out to my Lord with desperation, without shame. Jesus knows my needs, but still, just as He asked the blind man what he wanted, He is asking me to speak out my needs to Him.

Lord, You are my merciful Savior. I bring it all to You.