WEBVTT 00:04.394 --> 00:08.155 [SPEAKER_01]: Today we're going to look at God's promise of compassion. 00:08.175 --> 00:15.437 [SPEAKER_01]: A few things draw me near to God faster than a fresh revelation of his compassion. 00:16.417 --> 00:25.460 [SPEAKER_01]: In a world that judges us so quickly and so often fails to offer second chances, compassion is in short supply. 00:26.560 --> 00:40.009 [SPEAKER_01]: May we not only get a revelation of God's compassion in our own lives today, but may God mold and fashion us into His likeness that we would be of people of compassion. 00:40.889 --> 00:43.171 [SPEAKER_01]: Welcome to the first fifteen podcast. 01:14.138 --> 01:19.364 [SPEAKER_01]: Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah, fifty-four, verse ten. 01:20.225 --> 01:20.926 [SPEAKER_01]: Scripture says, 01:22.208 --> 01:27.070 [SPEAKER_01]: for the mountains made apart, and the hills be removed. 01:28.031 --> 01:39.516 [SPEAKER_01]: But my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed," says the Lord, who has compassion on you. 01:42.717 --> 01:49.620 [SPEAKER_01]: Compassion is something seldom experienced in a world filled with indifference and cruelty. 01:51.362 --> 01:57.124 [SPEAKER_01]: Most people don't seem to possess the level of selflessness compassion requires. 01:58.864 --> 02:10.247 [SPEAKER_01]: Our society makes it clear that our acceptance has everything to do with our success and little to do with the grace and compassion of others for us. 02:12.073 --> 02:22.085 [SPEAKER_01]: How we are loved and respected is based on our accomplishments and abilities rather than the love and compassion of those around us. 02:23.887 --> 02:26.309 [SPEAKER_01]: But our God is not of this world. 02:27.855 --> 02:33.439 [SPEAKER_01]: In Isaiah, fifty-four-ten, God gives us His beautiful promise of compassion. 02:34.279 --> 02:39.663 [SPEAKER_01]: Scripture says, for the mountains may depart and the hills be removed. 02:40.503 --> 02:44.206 [SPEAKER_01]: But my steadfast love shall not depart from you. 02:45.206 --> 02:51.991 [SPEAKER_01]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. 02:55.600 --> 03:00.201 [SPEAKER_01]: The love of your heavenly Father is steadfast and immovable. 03:01.482 --> 03:06.623 [SPEAKER_01]: His compassion for you is more sure than the very ground you walk on. 03:08.044 --> 03:13.305 [SPEAKER_01]: And what's more, your God's compassion is tethered together with His grace. 03:15.186 --> 03:24.549 [SPEAKER_01]: Psalm one of three verse eight says, the Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 03:27.257 --> 03:35.962 [SPEAKER_01]: God's compassion is not the result of what you do, but instead the direct result of his boundless love for you. 03:37.963 --> 03:42.305 [SPEAKER_01]: God's love is foundationally different than the love of others. 03:43.986 --> 03:49.769 [SPEAKER_01]: In a world founded on the notion of works and rewards, cause and effect. 03:50.949 --> 03:55.752 [SPEAKER_01]: God wants to build your foundation on his unconditional compassion. 03:57.480 --> 04:03.705 [SPEAKER_01]: God longs to establish your relationship on the building blocks of his love and grace. 04:05.446 --> 04:10.630 [SPEAKER_01]: It was God's compassion for you that drove him to send Jesus to his death. 04:12.128 --> 04:20.611 [SPEAKER_01]: It was God's compassion for you that led him to search you out when sin had wedged a great chasm between you. 04:22.211 --> 04:30.954 [SPEAKER_01]: And it's God's compassion that drives him even now to pour out his unfathomable love and affection over you. 04:33.515 --> 04:38.517 [SPEAKER_01]: Where in your life do you need to experience God's promise of compassion? 04:40.125 --> 04:42.486 [SPEAKER_01]: Where do you feel like you don't measure up? 04:44.027 --> 04:45.648 [SPEAKER_01]: Where do you feel unloved? 04:47.649 --> 04:55.192 [SPEAKER_01]: I say a thirty versus eighteen and nineteen says, therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you. 04:56.233 --> 04:59.835 [SPEAKER_01]: And therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. 05:01.462 --> 05:04.045 [SPEAKER_01]: For the Lord is a God of justice. 05:04.065 --> 05:07.728 [SPEAKER_01]: Blessed are all those who wait for Him. 05:09.290 --> 05:11.552 [SPEAKER_01]: For a people shall dwell in Zion. 05:12.232 --> 05:15.335 [SPEAKER_01]: In Jerusalem, you shall weep no more. 05:16.817 --> 05:20.881 [SPEAKER_01]: He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your pride. 05:22.242 --> 05:24.945 [SPEAKER_01]: As soon as he hears it, he answers you. 05:27.917 --> 05:29.478 [SPEAKER_01]: Cry out to your God today. 05:30.439 --> 05:33.081 [SPEAKER_01]: You can place your trust in His compassion. 05:33.721 --> 05:35.722 [SPEAKER_01]: His love will not fill you. 05:37.204 --> 05:41.947 [SPEAKER_01]: Again, He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. 05:41.967 --> 05:45.769 [SPEAKER_01]: As soon as He hears it, He answers you. 05:47.130 --> 05:49.152 [SPEAKER_01]: Rest in His promise of compassion. 05:50.490 --> 05:55.736 [SPEAKER_01]: Let his love builds you up in all the areas where the world has torn you down. 05:57.058 --> 06:04.286 [SPEAKER_01]: May the foundation of your life be built on the promise of God's limitless grace and compassion. 06:33.260 --> 06:38.108 [SPEAKER_01]: As we begin meditate on God's promise of compassion. 06:39.937 --> 06:51.781 [SPEAKER_01]: Isaiah fifty four verse ten says, for the mountains made depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you. 06:52.902 --> 06:59.104 [SPEAKER_01]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. 07:13.240 --> 07:15.301 [UNKNOWN]: music playing. 07:46.809 --> 07:50.171 [SPEAKER_01]: And next, reflect on your own life. 07:51.352 --> 07:54.553 [SPEAKER_01]: Where do you need to experience the compassion of God? 07:55.794 --> 07:57.495 [SPEAKER_01]: Where do you feel unloved? 08:38.818 --> 08:39.418 [SPEAKER_01]: and last. 08:40.679 --> 08:44.622 [SPEAKER_01]: Ask God to pour out His love on those areas of your life. 08:46.143 --> 08:49.084 [SPEAKER_01]: Ask God to reveal His heart of compassion for you. 08:50.445 --> 08:53.067 [SPEAKER_01]: Choose to see yourself as God does. 08:53.087 --> 09:04.574 [SPEAKER_01]: Psalm one of three verse eight says, the Lord is compassionate, ingratious, slow to anger, abounding and love. 09:11.577 --> 09:11.637 [UNKNOWN]: you 09:49.251 --> 09:58.337 [SPEAKER_01]: One of the most important things you can do to live out the abundant life God intends for you is to align your perspective with God's. 09:59.658 --> 10:03.161 [SPEAKER_01]: The world will always tell you that you aren't good enough. 10:04.282 --> 10:11.267 [SPEAKER_01]: Choosing to see yourself as you perceive those around you do will only set you up for heartache. 10:12.684 --> 10:19.066 [SPEAKER_01]: You can choose to view yourself with the same grace and compassion that God does today. 10:20.366 --> 10:21.787 [SPEAKER_01]: He sees you perfectly. 10:22.687 --> 10:24.268 [SPEAKER_01]: He sees you truthfully. 10:25.268 --> 10:26.868 [SPEAKER_01]: And he sees you lovingly. 10:28.289 --> 10:34.171 [SPEAKER_01]: Whenever you feel like you need God's compassion, go back to the truth of what His word says. 10:35.411 --> 10:38.332 [SPEAKER_01]: His promises are sure and unfailing. 10:40.071 --> 10:50.943 [SPEAKER_01]: Live today in the light of God's love and let compassion fill your heart with joy and steadfastness through any and every circumstance. 11:07.797 --> 11:12.541 [SPEAKER_01]: Thanks for listening to today's podcast on God's promise of compassion. 11:13.622 --> 11:25.071 [SPEAKER_01]: As you go about your day, look through one opportunity to show yourself compassion when you fail, and one opportunity to show someone else compassion that needs it the most. 11:26.172 --> 11:32.757 [SPEAKER_01]: There's no greater culture in which we can share the gospel than one of giving and receiving compassion. 11:34.091 --> 11:39.374 [SPEAKER_01]: If today's episode was meaningful for you, make sure to give us a rating or a review. 11:40.454 --> 11:44.937 [SPEAKER_01]: Have a wonderful rest of your day today and may God bless you as you see Kim.