THE STORY OF JESUS: Matthew 15:32-39
“I have compassion for these people.” (Matthew 15:32)
Jesus is not among Jews, but touring along the northern shore of Galilee (v.29).
Once again we see Jesus compassion for ALL people, not just a select few.
This is a compassion that cares enough to do something.
Jesus’ followers ought to be characterized by the same kind of compassion.
How many Christians are in your community… do they show this kind of compassion?
Is your church characterized by this same eagerness to do something?
Maybe the need is not hunger, but what are the needs around you?
So what if they are not your ‘people’, they are God’s people!
Wherever there is sin, there is need, and if we opened our eyes we would see it.
We can’t address every need, but we can do something.
If everyone Jesus follower in our community did something, it would be amazing.
Because God multiplies the compassion of His servants, and expands the impact of their deeds.
God has so much to offer, but He needs compassionate hearts to share it through.
Jesus came to show us, but also to restore us through His victory over sin and Satan.
We now have the Spirit, freely given by grace, ready to overflow through us.
But the first thing we need is to say with sincerity, I have compassion for these people.”
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, I see the needs around me: widows, seniors, single parents, those with financial struggles, mental health issues, marriage and family breakdown, addiction… may Your compassion flow through me!