Be With Jesus

At Compassion, we believe real, lasting life-change happens when we make intentional space to be with Jesus—when we carve out time each day to read His Word, let it sink into our hearts, and engage with Him on a personal level.

This week's posts

We’re diving into a game-changing sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). This isn’t a shallow skim over familiar ground. We’re going deep—challenging every assumption, questioning every comfortable belief, and wrestling with the radical truths Jesus declared to the world. The kind of truths that have the power to turn everything upside down.
The Upside Down Kingdom
January 7th, 2025
Over the next few days, don’t just read these words—let them confront you. Spend time with Jesus. Ask the tough questions....
Was this really one sermon on one mountain top?
January 6th, 2025
Matthew’s purpose is clear: to show that Jesus is the Messiah—the son of Abraham, the son of David—and to highlight how He perfectly fulfills the law and the prophets....
Christmas with Compassion | Day 25
January 3rd, 2025
Highlight Monotheism - belief in one God. History tells us over and over that the ancient religions had many gods. Any material item or skill had a god. For the Israelites to say and believe that there was only one God was odd. It set them apart, which is exactly what God called them to be. God proved Himself over and over to be more powerful than their many gods....
Christmas with Compassion | Day 24
January 2nd, 2025
Highlight The author of this particular psalm is unknown, but the theme is evident - God is a protector. Satan tries to misinterpret this psalm when tempting Jesus by saying God will always provide an angle when his children are in trouble. While God does provide it is not because we do foolish things we know we should not do - hence why Jesus calls out Satan for trying to test God....
Christmas with Compassion | Day 23
January 1st, 2025
Highlight Moses saw the faithfulness and provisions of God over the years in the wilderness. Because of his testimony and experience, he was able to live a life satisfied by God. Moses' encouragement for others to do the same is found here and quoted by Jesus. When you can see God’s provision around you, you begin to understand that it all comes from Him....