Psalm 41:1.2.3.

Jesus showed His compassion for people by His actions. He gave believers the gift of His salvation. He allows us to be His hands to a dying world. What does He require of us? The words of Micah are still true today.

Micah 6:-8

do justly … love mercy … walk humbly

These phrases summarize biblical piety in true worship. The majority of the people of Israel had violated each of these standards repeatedly. The rulers did not know justice, had no interest in mercy, and demonstrated no humility. It is the Lord who ultimately gives a person strength, courage, and ability to exercise the virtues of godly living.

Joy in the Lord is our strength. All blessings come from God.

As sheep in the pasture of our Good Shepherd, we, too, can pray for workers for the harvest, but we can also be workers for the harvest. We can have compassion on the lost and hurting in our world and share the care of our Good Shepherd with those around us. As we do, we can trust that the great Shepherd of the sheep will equip us with everything we need. (Hebrews 13:20-21) First 5

If you knew Jesus was returning tomorrow, how would you feel today? Anxious, afraid, unprepared?  If so, you can take care of your fears by placing your trust in Christ.  If your answer includes words like happy, relieved, and excited, hold tightly to your joy.  Heaven is God’s answer to any suffering you may face. Max Lucado

Psalm 41:1.2.3.

1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, And he will be blessed on the earth; You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. 3 The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed. The New King James Version

Those who are generous to the poor or weak honor God and enjoy His protection. After describing Yahweh’s protection in general terms, the psalmist explains how He sustains and restores the sick. Faithlife Study Bible

Blessed is the same word that begins Psalm. The same word introduces the first and last psalms of Book I. When the verb blessed is used with God as its object, it serves as a word of praise. To bless God is to identify Him as the source of our blessings. The poor refers not only to those who do not have enough money, but also to those who suffer illness or misfortune through no fault of their own. For such persons, God is Defender, Deliverer, and Sustainer. Blessed on the earth refers to the acts of God’s goodness in a person’s life, including health, wealth, longevity, spiritual vitality, and harmony with God and people. The distress in this psalm is the psalmist’s serious physical illness. The NKJV Study Bible

Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice, and does not forsake His saints; they are preserved forever, but the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.

Psalm 82:3 Defend the poor and fatherless; do justice to the afflicted and needy.

Psalm 82:4 Deliver the poor and needy; free them from the hand of the wicked.