The Father sympathizes with the children

Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)

SUMMARY: The Word for Father's Day is based on Psalm 103:13, which states that the Lord has compassion on those who fear him, as a father pities his children. The essence of this revelation is mercy and compassion, getting in tune with someone's true condition and feeling their fragility. God wants us to imitate him and be a community of compassionate men and women. The compassion of Jesus can be seen in the story of the rich young ruler, where Jesus looked at him and loved him, and in the story of the widow of Nain, where Jesus took pity on her and resurrected her son. The Lord is the Shepherd of details, and his mercy is a hallmark of Christianity.

The message of compassion and mercy is a central theme in the Bible, especially in the way Jesus interacted with people. He showed compassion even in the smallest details, such as giving the resurrected son back to his mother. Jesus also had compassion for those who were suffering and in need, like the woman with the issue of blood and the crowd who were hungry. As Christians, we should strive to have this same kind of compassion and tenderness towards our own families and those around us. We should seek to understand their struggles and be there for them, even when it's hard. This kind of love and compassion is what sets us apart as followers of Christ, and we should make it our goal to be known for our kindness and generosity.


To be happy, be a cheerful giver and show compassion to others. Let us be known for our ability to feel the pain of others and treat them with love and mercy. As the Psalm says, the Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in mercy. Let us make compassion our essential characteristic and forgive others as the Father forgave us. May the Lord fill our hearts with compassion and help us to be like Christ, transparent and filled with His Power. Amen.


In honor of our parents, I want to share a Word based on the example of the father par excellence, our unsurpassed superior model who is our heavenly Father.

In Psalm 103 there is an example that has always had a great impact on me and that I have wanted to always be one of the foundations of my ministry and of my own pastoral work, in Psalm 103 verse 13 it says: "As the Father pities of the children" as the Father has compassion on the children "the Lord has compassion on those who fear him."

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