It is snowing everywhere around me today. It’s not safe to drive, yet it is wonderful to look outside and admire the beauty. We were asked to work from home, and the stillness feels like a gift.

Early this morning, I turned to Scripture—Luke 5:12–16. I was struck again by the compassion Jesus showed. Society had condemned the leper. He was labeled unclean, avoided, rejected. I understand the fear—leprosy was contagious—but Jesus did not turn away. He accepted the leper and healed him.

Jesus had the power of the Holy Spirit to heal the sick. And Your Word says that as Your children, You have given us power too. So what are we lacking? I believe we are lacking compassion.

The second thing I noticed is that although crowds kept coming to Jesus, He intentionally withdrew from them to pray. When people seek us out, when we are busy, visible, or looked up to, that is when we most need to step away—to seek Your face in prayer.

Heavenly Father, help me take this to heart today. Teach me to be compassionate. Help me make time to be with You.