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God Promises His Compassion · First15 Devotional

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Today we're going to look at God's promise of compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Few things draw me near to God faster than a fresh revelation of his compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In a world that judges us so quickly and so often fails to offer second chances, compassion is in short supply.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast.
• 1:14
  [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today comes from Isaiah 54, verse 10, Scripture says,
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  [SPEAKER_00]: for the mountains made apart, and the hills be removed.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Compassion is something seldom experienced in a world filled with indifference and cruelty.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Most people don't seem to possess the level of selflessness compassion requires.
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  [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.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But our God is not of this world.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In Isaiah 54, 10, God gives us His beautiful promise of compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, for the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The love of your heavenly Father is steadfast and immovable.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: His compassion for you is more sure than the very ground you walk on.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And what's more, your God's compassion is tethered together with His grace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Psalm 103 verse 8 says,
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God's compassion is not the result of what you do, but instead the direct result of His boundless love for you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God's love is foundationally different than the love of others.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In a world founded on the notion of works and rewards, cause and effect.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God wants to build your foundation on His unconditional compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God longs to establish your relationship on the building blocks of his love and grace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It was God's compassion for you that drove him to send Jesus to his death.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And it's God's compassion that drives him even now to pour out his unfathomable love and affection over you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where in your life do you need to experience God's promise of compassion?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel like you don't measure up?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel unloved?
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: For the Lord is a God of justice.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Blessed are all those who wait for Him.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: For a people shall dwell in Zion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In Jerusalem, you shall weep no more.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your pride.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As soon as he hears it, he answers you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Cry out to your god today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You can place your trust in his compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: His love will not fill you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Again, he will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As soon as he hears it, he answers you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Rest in his promise of compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Let his love builds you up in all the areas where the world has torn you down.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: May the foundation of your life be built on the promise of God's limitless grace and compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on God's promise of compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 54 verse 10 says, for the mountains made depart and the hills be removed.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But my steadfast love shall not depart from you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
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  [UNKNOWN]: Thank you very much.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And next, reflect on your own life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you need to experience the compassion of God?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel unloved?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: and last.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Ask God to pour out his love on those areas of your life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Ask God to reveal his heart of compassion for you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Choose to see yourself as God does.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Psalm 103 verse 8 says, The Lord is compassionate,
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  [UNKNOWN]: Thank you.
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  [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.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You can choose to view yourself with the same grace and compassion that God does today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He sees you perfectly, he sees you truthfully, and he sees you lovingly.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Whenever you feel like you need God's compassion, go back to the truth of what His word says.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: His promises are sure and unfailing.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks for listening to today's podcast on God's promise of compassion.
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  [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.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: There's no greater culture in which we can share the gospel than one of giving and receiving compassion.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day today and may God bless you as you see Kim.