PASSION 2012: DAY 2: ComPASSION

Well, it's 1:30 a.m. as we call it a day. Yes, Day 2 of Passion 2012 is history. Today, it was reported that the 40,000-plus 18-25-year-olds attending this gathering have given over 1/2 million dollars so far for the purpose of preventing and ultimately ending human slavery in our world. This evening, Francis Chan asked, "How would our passion about ending human slavery in the world be different if it were one of our loved ones who was suffering in slavery?"

Did you know that there is an estimated 27 million people living in our world today who are under the yoke of human slavery? I know, it's staggering. And beyond this staggering statistic, let us not forget that behind each number is an eternal soul in need of the church's help.

Tonight, Hillsong United led in a worship concert. One of their songs speaks directly to the issue of slavery and to many more, too. Yes, indeed, "everyone needs compassion."

Click here: Hillsong - Mighty to Save - With Subtitles/Lyrics - YouTube

When He (Jesus) saw the crowds, He felt sorry for them (He had compassion on them). They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd.
-- Matthew 9:36 (GWT)

Thanks for praying for our local college-age attendees and for all of the young people in attendance. Pray that the local churches these young souls return to will be willing to embrace their new-found comPASSION for our lost and dying world.

LIVE STREAMING LINK FOR PASSION GATHERING:
Click here: Passion 2012 Live Stream

Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
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True Shepherds

True shepherds are people who prove the calling of The Good Shepherd on their lives by ministering compassion to the helpless, harassed, and hopeless -- many times when no one else is watching.

Matthew 9:36 (NIV) -- When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

IF MY PEOPLE... WILL? I WILL! God's Promise in 2 Chron. 7:14.
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