Matthew’s gospel names Jesus “Emmanuel, which means, God-with-us.” The word “compassion” comes from a middle English word meaning “shared suffering.” How does Jesus share in our suffering? How can we, as followers of Jesus Christ, share in the suffering of others?

MONDAY  Ephesians 4:1-16

TUESDAY  Isaiah 49:13-18

WEDNESDAY  Job 2:11-13

THURSDAY  Luke 10:25-37

FRIDAY  Micah 7:14-20

SATURDAY  Matthew 9:35-38

SUNDAY  Colossians 3:12-17