November 28, 2025

THE POWER OF COMPASSION (PART 6)

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: Matthew 20:34 KJV – “So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.”

Compassion is the lifeblood of true ministry. Every effective service to God must be rooted in compassion. Jesus Christ did not perform miracles to display power but because He was moved with compassion. It was compassion that opened blind eyes, healed the sick, fed the hungry, and delivered the oppressed. Matthew 14:14

A ministry without compassion is empty, powerless, and self-centered. It becomes a platform for showmanship rather than a channel of God’s love. True service in God’s kingdom must flow from a compassionate heart that longs to see souls saved, lives transformed, and people restored. Galatians 6:2

Beloved in Christ, compassion must guide our preaching, teaching, giving, and even our prayers. A pastor who lacks compassion will wound the flock. A worker without compassion will serve mechanically. But when compassion fuels service, burdens are lifted, hearts are healed, and God’s presence is made manifest. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Brethren of God, let us pray for the spirit of compassion in our ministries, so that we will not serve out of duty but out of love. When compassion drives us, our labor in God’s vineyard will produce lasting fruit.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, fill my heart with Your compassion. Help me to serve with love, patience, and selflessness, that Your name may be glorified, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

2 Corinthians 5:14 KJV – “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead.”

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord Jesus, fill my heart with genuine compassion that will empower my work and make every service I render pleasing to You, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.

2. O Lord my God, let compassion guide my evangelism, teaching, giving, and intercession, so that lives will be touched and transformed through me, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.

3. My Father and my God, purge my heart of every spirit of pride, selfishness, and mechanical service; help me to serve with love and selflessness, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.

4. Holy Spirit, make me a vessel of Christlike compassion—let my assignment carry healing, restoration, and divine impact everywhere I go, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen.