I saw a sign the other day that said, “If you see something, do something.” To me, this meant if I see something wrong, or someone is in trouble, I need to do something about it. How do we respond when we see something wrong? What do we do when we see someone hurting, in need, or seeking? Are we passive, or are we moved with compassion that leads to action? Jesus was often moved with compassion in how He encountered the people He ministered to. Jesus always responded to His compassion with action. In every instance where He was “moved with compassion,” it led to a tangible response that addressed the needs or suffering of the people around Him. He healed the sick (Matthew 14:14, Mark 1:41), fed the hungry (Matthew 15:32), raised the dead (Luke 7:13-15), and in His compassion, He taught and provided guidance to the lost. What is it to be compassionate? Compassion is the deep awareness of and sympathy for the suffering of others, combined with a strong desire to alleviate that suffering. It goes beyond mere empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, by including a proactive element—taking