Reflections

Jesus Felt Heartbreak, Too

Jesus had great compassion. Everywhere he went, he sought to alleviate suffering. He ministered to the sick, injured, and outcasts. In those days, people who were afflicted with leprosy were isolated in leper colonies. While others shunned them, Jesus treated and assisted them. He was a healer, both of body and spirit.

Jesus didn’t hold back his feelings. He cared. He mourned. He wept. Through his example, we can learn how to be more caring and compassionate to everyone around us. Like Jesus, we can seek ways to ease others’ burdens and lift them up physically and emotionally. Small acts of kindness and sincere words of sympathy can make a huge difference to someone that is in need of compassion.”