Jesus lived 33 years, his public ministry was 3 1/2 years. Everything Jesus said and did showed his Love and Compassion for us. This video is about how Jesus Loves Us. How Jesus Loves You. How Jesus shows us compassion and great mercy. Matthew 20:34 "So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him."
The Lord was in that region east of the Sea of Galilee, known as “the country of the Gerasenes” (Mark 5:1). There he encountered an unfortunate man whose body was possessed by unclean spirits, i.e., demons. The afflicted victim was a spectacle indeed. He wandered around the countryside unclothed, he lived among the tombs, he cut himself with stones, and though chained often, he easily broke his fetters and terrorized the neighborhood.
After some exchange with the wicked spirits, Christ purged the wretched soul of his diabolical inhabitants. What a new day that must have been for this man!
The gentleman’s gratitude was obvious. In fact, he wanted to accompany the Lord. Jesus forbade that, but gave him this commission: “Go to your house unto your friends, and tell them how great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on you” (Mark 5:19).
Note the expression “had mercy.” It is telling. The verb (eleo) suggests the idea of helping someone out of pity for them. It reflects an action that issues from a tender heart.
A truly stunning case of the Master’s tender concern is observed in a circumstance recorded in Mark 3.
Jesus entered a Hebrew synagogue on the Sabbath day. There he encountered a man with a withered hand. The Jews suspiciously watched the Lord, to see whether or not he would heal the man, and thus, in their judgment, violate the sabbath by doing a good “work.” If he did, they would then “file charges.” It has always intrigued me that they anticipated the possibility of a miracle, yet had no interest in the Teacher’s message!
But Christ “knew their thoughts” (Luke 6:8), and understood the effect that sin had wrought in them, and it angered him (Mark 3:5).
Jesus was “grieved” over these hard-hearted men.
Christ: “moved with compassion”
Jesus had this emotion for a poor man who was afflicted with the dreaded disease, leprosy (Mark 1:41). The gentleman met Christ, kneeled before him, and begged: “If you will, you can make me clean.” What confidence he had.
The Lord, “moved with compassion,” responded, “I will.” With but a touch of the Savior’s hand the man was instantly cleansed.
Jesus defined mercy with a story: "There was a certain king (Matthew 18:23-35) who decided to settle accounts with his servants. He discovered that one servant owed him 10,000 talents - a small fortune. The servant would never be able to repay what he owed - not ever. The king, then, ordered his men: "Throw him into the dungeon; sell all his possessions, including his wife and children!" The servant begged him, "My lord, please be patient with me. I will pay it all back. I just need some time." That plea touched the king's heart and - surprise of surprises - he ended up canceling the entire debt. The servant left jumping and shouting for joy! Soon, however, he came across a fellow servant who owed him some money. It was just a little sum, but the first servant demanded immediate payment. Even though it was a small debt, that servant was unable to pay it. The first servant, the one who had been forgiven such a large debt, then commanded that servant to be thrown into the dungeon until he paid what he owed." Now in this story, who was merciful - the king or the first servant? Of course, it was the king, because he was touched by the difficult situation of the debtor and did something to alleviate his suffering.
