- Mark 6:30-34 (NIV)
30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught.31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. 33 But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
Reflection: Compassion
As Christians, we are guilty of overlooking the humanity of Jesus within scripture. It is through the humanity of Christ that we can understand our struggles and emotions. In our text for today, we find Jesus longing for people “with compassion”. I can just imagine tears of care He shed because of the great need of these people. So often the disciples and Jesus try to get away and take a breather (“a solitary place) but almost always they are greeted with people in great need. Christianity, true and undefiled faith, is not convenient. Compassion, along with many other things, are a natural attribute of the indwelling of Jesus in our lives.
Morning Reflections:
Pray that God will reveal places and people with which you can show compassion today?
Be mindful of others who have shown you compassion and, if given the opportunity, thank them?
Noon Reflection:
Where in your life is God stirring up a Divine emotion and call?
Evening Reflections:
Where did you find and give compassion today?
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