Over the weekend at IMC I dove into a passage in which Jesus did the miracle of feeding the 5,000. A verse in the text Matthew 14:14 describes, “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.” I am amazed at the compassion of Jesus for people. I read it over and over again in the Gospels. Jesus had compassion on people. His heart was broken in the Scriptures and God’s heart stays broken now. His compassion for us and rejection of sin opened the door for me.

My most favorite part of our Sunday gathering wasn’t what I was able to share, but seeing a friend of mine share her heart as well. Two weeks ago I received this contact card from June and was moved as I read her comments, “I have been having a lot of problems with radiation.  I’ve had 15 treatments and have 23 more to go.  My journey has been long and hard, but praise to my God, He has helped me once again to love this trail of my life.  Please keep praying for me and I will also pray for all of you.  God bless you.” 

That alone is enough faith to move mountains, but I have gotten to know the heart of June over the past year at IMC. She is one of the most compassionate people I know! Her generous spirit and desire to pour herself out like a “drink offering” into others is well known. She has little for money and personal belongings but models what an active follower of Jesus Christ is called to be. I am moved by her example.

As a young leader, who spends time cultivating young leaders, I know this is something that can be taught but best if its caught. This is the kinda thing I want to see go viral in our movement.