A DOUBLE PORTION OF COMPASSION

Yesterday I shared with you the Scriptures of how God gives us children because of His love and compassion toward us. I want to show you something more from Deuteronomy 13:17 where it says that God will "show thee mercy, and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee." I was amazed to find that the words "mercy" and "compassion" are exactly the same words in the Hebrew.

It is the word "racham" which is a wonderful word. It describes God's compassion and tender pity toward us. It means "to fondle, to soothe, to cherish, to love, to be compassionate, to demonstrate mercy." It reveals "the wombness of God." And, it is the exact same word that is used of a woman's womb. This word is used interchangeably in God's Word to describe God's mercy and also the womb. Isn't that amazing?

As we embrace the womb that God gave us and receive the children He wants to give us, we have the opportunity to reveal God's mercy and compassion, not only to our little baby, and our other children, but to the world. When we embrace the womb, it brings an anointing of compassion and tenderness all over us. When we turn away from children, it is easier to become harder in our spirit.

And do you notice, that God repeats this word twice! He says, "I will have COMPASSION AND COMPASSION upon you to give you conception." He reinforces this blessing by repeating the words twice. How wondrous. Isn't it wonderful to see God's loving heart in His Word?

Love from Nancy Campbell