The brightest diamond;

Many times I have heard Christians feel that being around non-Christians is an unpleasant experience.  As Christ looked beyond the person’s actions and saw the problem, we are to do the same. We must have a heart of compassion toward non-Christians and see them the way Christ does. What if Christ had purposefully not kept company with non-Christians or seen their value? His practice is to be our pattern:

In Matthew 9:36, the observation is made concerning Christ, “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” The New Testament speaks of Christ being moved or filled with pity eight times. He looked beyond people’s faults and saw their need – they were like sheep without a shepherd.

I do not believe that we can fully appreciate God’s heart for the masses unless we are among them. Daily, when I see the people around me, I ask God to allow me to see these people as He sees them…and each time the spirit breaks my heart for them.