WEBVTT 00:04.394 --> 00:08.195 [SPEAKER_00]: Today we're going to look at God's promise of compassion. 00:09.255 --> 00:15.477 [SPEAKER_00]: Few things draw me near to God faster than a fresh revelation of his compassion. 00:16.417 --> 00:25.520 [SPEAKER_00]: 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_00]: 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 --> 00:43.291 [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast. 01:14.138 --> 01:20.986 [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 54, verse 10, Scripture says, 01:22.208 --> 01:27.070 [SPEAKER_00]: for the mountains made apart, and the hills be removed. 01:28.031 --> 01:39.536 [SPEAKER_00]: 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 --> 01:49.640 [SPEAKER_00]: Compassion is something seldom experienced in a world filled with indifference and cruelty. 01:51.362 --> 01:57.124 [SPEAKER_00]: Most people don't seem to possess the level of selflessness compassion requires. 01:58.864 --> 02:10.267 [SPEAKER_00]: 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 --> 02:22.105 [SPEAKER_00]: 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 --> 02:26.329 [SPEAKER_00]: But our God is not of this world. 02:27.855 --> 02:33.459 [SPEAKER_00]: In Isaiah 54, 10, God gives us His beautiful promise of compassion. 02:34.279 --> 02:44.206 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, for the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you. 02:45.206 --> 02:52.051 [SPEAKER_00]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you. 02:55.600 --> 03:00.221 [SPEAKER_00]: The love of your heavenly Father is steadfast and immovable. 03:01.482 --> 03:06.643 [SPEAKER_00]: His compassion for you is more sure than the very ground you walk on. 03:08.044 --> 03:13.305 [SPEAKER_00]: And what's more, your God's compassion is tethered together with His grace. 03:15.186 --> 03:15.986 [SPEAKER_00]: Psalm 103 verse 8 says, 03:27.257 --> 03:35.982 [SPEAKER_00]: 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_00]: God's love is foundationally different than the love of others. 03:43.986 --> 03:49.769 [SPEAKER_00]: In a world founded on the notion of works and rewards, cause and effect. 03:50.949 --> 03:55.932 [SPEAKER_00]: God wants to build your foundation on His unconditional compassion. 03:57.480 --> 04:03.725 [SPEAKER_00]: God longs to establish your relationship on the building blocks of his love and grace. 04:05.446 --> 04:10.650 [SPEAKER_00]: It was God's compassion for you that drove him to send Jesus to his death. 04:12.128 --> 04:20.611 [SPEAKER_00]: 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 --> 04:30.974 [SPEAKER_00]: And it's God's compassion that drives him even now to pour out his unfathomable love and affection over you. 04:33.515 --> 04:38.537 [SPEAKER_00]: Where in your life do you need to experience God's promise of compassion? 04:40.125 --> 04:42.486 [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel like you don't measure up? 04:44.027 --> 04:45.668 [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel unloved? 04:47.649 --> 04:59.975 [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 30, verses 18 and 19 says, therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. 05:01.462 --> 05:04.065 [SPEAKER_00]: For the Lord is a God of justice. 05:04.085 --> 05:07.728 [SPEAKER_00]: Blessed are all those who wait for Him. 05:09.290 --> 05:11.572 [SPEAKER_00]: For a people shall dwell in Zion. 05:12.232 --> 05:15.356 [SPEAKER_00]: In Jerusalem, you shall weep no more. 05:16.817 --> 05:20.881 [SPEAKER_00]: He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your pride. 05:22.242 --> 05:25.005 [SPEAKER_00]: As soon as he hears it, he answers you. 05:27.917 --> 05:29.498 [SPEAKER_00]: Cry out to your god today. 05:30.439 --> 05:33.081 [SPEAKER_00]: You can place your trust in his compassion. 05:33.721 --> 05:35.742 [SPEAKER_00]: His love will not fill you. 05:37.204 --> 05:41.987 [SPEAKER_00]: Again, he will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. 05:42.727 --> 05:45.769 [SPEAKER_00]: As soon as he hears it, he answers you. 05:47.130 --> 05:49.252 [SPEAKER_00]: Rest in his promise of compassion. 05:50.490 --> 05:55.756 [SPEAKER_00]: Let his love builds you up in all the areas where the world has torn you down. 05:57.058 --> 06:04.347 [SPEAKER_00]: May the foundation of your life be built on the promise of God's limitless grace and compassion. 06:33.260 --> 06:38.128 [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on God's promise of compassion. 06:39.937 --> 06:47.080 [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 54 verse 10 says, for the mountains made depart and the hills be removed. 06:48.120 --> 06:51.801 [SPEAKER_00]: But my steadfast love shall not depart from you. 06:52.902 --> 06:59.164 [SPEAKER_00]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed says the Lord, who has compassion on you. 07:13.240 --> 07:14.741 [UNKNOWN]: Thank you very much. 07:46.809 --> 07:50.171 [SPEAKER_00]: And next, reflect on your own life. 07:51.352 --> 07:54.553 [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you need to experience the compassion of God? 07:55.794 --> 07:57.535 [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel unloved? 08:38.818 --> 08:39.418 [SPEAKER_00]: and last. 08:40.679 --> 08:44.622 [SPEAKER_00]: Ask God to pour out his love on those areas of your life. 08:46.143 --> 08:49.104 [SPEAKER_00]: Ask God to reveal his heart of compassion for you. 08:50.445 --> 08:53.087 [SPEAKER_00]: Choose to see yourself as God does. 08:53.107 --> 08:59.371 [SPEAKER_00]: Psalm 103 verse 8 says, The Lord is compassionate, 09:13.038 --> 09:13.598 [UNKNOWN]: Thank you. 09:49.251 --> 09:58.337 [SPEAKER_00]: 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. 09:59.658 --> 10:11.287 [SPEAKER_00]: The world will always tell you that you aren't good enough, choosing to see yourself as you perceive those around you do will only set you up for heartache. 10:12.684 --> 10:19.086 [SPEAKER_00]: You can choose to view yourself with the same grace and compassion that God does today. 10:20.366 --> 10:26.888 [SPEAKER_00]: He sees you perfectly, he sees you truthfully, and he sees you lovingly. 10:28.289 --> 10:34.191 [SPEAKER_00]: Whenever you feel like you need God's compassion, go back to the truth of what His word says. 10:35.411 --> 10:38.372 [SPEAKER_00]: His promises are sure and unfailing. 10:40.071 --> 10:50.963 [SPEAKER_00]: 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_00]: Thanks for listening to today's podcast on God's promise of compassion. 11:13.622 --> 11:25.071 [SPEAKER_00]: 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 --> 11:32.837 [SPEAKER_00]: 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_00]: If today's episode was meaningful for you, make sure to give us a rating or a review. 11:40.454 --> 11:44.997 [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day today and may God bless you as you see Kim.