Today's Daily Bread
The Power Of Compassion
Francis Schaeffer, author and Christian apologist, struggled to
spell words correctly because of dyslexia. At the college he attended,
spelling errors lowered the grade on all written assignments. During his
first year, a professor told Schaeffer, “This is the best philosophy
paper I’ve ever read, but it’s the worst spelling. What am I going to
do? I can’t pass you.”
Francis replied, “Sir, I could never spell. Could you please just read what I’m saying and not worry about the spelling?”
After a long pause, the professor replied, “You know, Mr. Schaeffer, I
think we’ll do that.” His wise, compassionate response encouraged a
gifted young man who would later help many of the searching generation
during the 1960s and 70s to find their way to faith in Christ.
Isaiah said of the promised Messiah, “A bruised reed He will not
break, and smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice
for truth” (Isa. 42:3). The image is of a gentle, yet powerful Person
who sets prisoners free and encourages those who are fainthearted and
tempted to despair.
Jesus came to free us from sin, not to condemn us for our condition.
Today, He offers salvation and encouragement to all who turn to Him.
No condemnation now I dread,
I am my Lord’s and He is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine. —Wesley
I am my Lord’s and He is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine. —Wesley
When we come to Christ in our brokenness, He makes us whole.
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