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and doctrines of demons, 2:18). The all-knowingspeaking lies in God who created manhypocrisy, having their knew the great benefits ofone’s service to the LordSEE FLOWERS • PAGE 6Briie meaning of compassionJesus sees a widow in a funeral procession. Her only son has died. She is grieved and weeping (Luke 7:11-17). Jesus had compassion on her and said to her. “Do notweep.Why not? Heronly son whom •she loved,her protection and provision, is gone.Things looked hopeless gloom, depression and despair.Just when we think all is lost, we often fail to realize who is there right beside us Jesus Christ. He is all compassion. He heals, saves. restores and raises us to new life.RAYMOND VAN BUSKIRKReedeemerLutheranJesus had compassion on her. He touched the bier andsaid. “Youngman, I say to you, arise.” And the young man came back to life. Jesus gave him to his mother.What problems are you facing right now that look and hopeless: finances, relationships, addiction, illness? As you go down the road of gloom, stop to call out to the One who is going the other direction. Tell Him your troubles. Ask Himwfor help. Give Him yourburdens and cares.gloomyGreat is His faithfulness. His compassion fails not.His compassion for you was so great that He endured the suffering and shame of a cross. He won victory for you over sin, death and the devil. He has resurrection power. He makes new, forgives, restores, and gives peace, joy and hope to your heart. His Word and precious Sacraments assure you of forgiveness, life and salvation.On the Last Day He will say to you, “Arise.” And you and all of the believers will have eternal jov, no weeping or pain, no sin or suffering, no burdens or death. He takes all of those away and gives life. That is true compassion. Amen.
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