Why does He feel compassion?

I read this from the Book of Mormon this week, about Jesus Christ:

And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities. Alma 7:11-12

We each have different sorrows, different kinds of pain, and different infirmities. Infirmities include physical challenges and weaknesses. I feel comfort in knowing that Jesus Christ feels compassion for me and my challenges. He has felt my challenges. Although He is so much stronger and more advanced, that I would wonder if my level of struggles could be insignificant to Him, they are not. He respects me and his feelings are full of mercy.
Sometimes I feel like such a confusing mess of contradictions, yet He knows from the things He suffered how to aid people, even me. He will run to our aid, and patiently help us unravel our challenges. He will verify that our challenges are legitimate– worthy of acknowledgement and healing.

I have felt this personally. His hand is extended to all. Sometimes we are not emotionally or spiritually ready to respond to His invitations. He still feels compassion towards us.

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  1. Hey Dr. Mortenson,
    Love the story of your daughter, love the affirmation of moving through struggle and adversity.
    Thanks

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