Jesus is our example. There are times that I get overwhelmed with who He is and what He did. He always had a reason behind what He did.
Matthew 9:36 NLT
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
He saw people. When Jesus saw people, He knew why He was sent from God. He was moved to loved people. Many times in the Bible we are told that Jesus had compassion on people because of their need.
That is where I believe we have to step in, learn from God and make a difference. This is more than a one time event. Jesus built people, taught truth and lived out truth in order to bring people and us close to God.
Matthew 5:1-2 NLT
One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, 2 and he began to teach them.
Because of the need of people, Jesus taught people closest to Him. It was His life for the 3 and a half years of His ministry. He gathered people to Him. He is gathering us to Him. He is teaching us to know Him, trust Him and follow Him.
See people like Jesus saw people. Keep on following and learning. Keep on helping others come to know Jesus. This is the essence of being a follower of Jesus.
Matthew 5:3 NASB
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
THE MESSAGE translates that verses this way, “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
When we know we need God, we will be blessed. And that is why we need to see people as Jesus saw them and serve them as Jesus served.
How will you encounter people as you see them this week? May we be changed by God and see the needs around us. May we do something about it.
Have that same compassion Jesus where you find yourself today!
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