There are those that will not receive compassion, either from us, or more importantly from God.

“¹⁴What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! ¹⁵For he says to Moses, ‘I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.’” – Romans 9:14-15 (ESV)

Paul here is pointing out God’s sovereignty. God dictates all, whether mercy or compassion are given or not. And as noted, not everyone will receive them.

“²⁷And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: ‘Though the number of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them will be saved,’” — Romans 9:27 (ESV)

Paul again references the Old Testament and notes that not all of Israel will be saved even as the Israelite people are the chosen people.

Yes, we are to give compassion where we are confronted with the opportunity. And we are to discard custom and convention for compassion. And we are to give compassion even when we are worn out. But we also have to remember we will not give compassion to all in the world. There are those that we are not able to reach nor do we come in contact with.

I am but one person and where I am to do all that God has for me to do, I also have to remember that it is up to God where mercy and compassion are given. I follow the LORD and He works through me. Where He deems mercy to be given, I will give mercy. Where He deems compassion be given, I will give compassion. Where He knows salvation is at hand, I will be there to offer His gift. But make no mistake, it is not for all, and the LORD takes the lead with who receives.

What is your take on mercy, compassion, and salvation? Are you of the view that everyone should receive indiscriminately? What if you were to devote yourself to God and know that He decides and not all receive mercy, compassion, and salvation?