When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36
Jesus is not known nearly so much for what He said as for what He did. Jesus was followed from place to place by people who sought because of His action. He healed. He was touched by human need: Untouchable lepers, the blind, the crippled, a child, the demon possessed, the storm tossed and the spiritually lost. These people determined where and when Jesus went. WOW!
The harassed and helpless needed a shepherd. A shepherd’s singular duty was to protect the flock from harm while leading it to green pastures and still waters. One lost sheep was not acceptable, for they all mattered equally and were of great value.
Compassion, it should change our attitude, our direction, our determination and our man power. I don’t want to live a moment without receiving or extending this most precious gift, for it was and always will be the catalyst for Grace.
Have a terrific Monday,
Gretchen