Christ-Like Compassion...Do You Have It?

When he arrived, he saw a great crowd waiting. He felt sorry for them...So he began to teach them many things. Mark 6:34

When Jesus lands on the shore of Bethsaida, he leaves the Sea of Galilee and steps into a sea of humanity. Keep in mind, he has crossed the sea to get away from the crowds. He needs to grieve. He longs to relax with his followers. He needs anything but another crowd of thousands to teach and heal. But his love for people overcomes his need for rest.... Many of those he healed would never say "thank you," but he healed them anyway. Most would be more concerned with being healthy than being holy, but he healed them anyway. Some of those who asked for bread today would cry for his blood a few months later, but he healed them anyway...He had compassion on them. Jesus always found the time to talk to the blind man on the side of the road. In the midst of being hunted as the Roman guards came for him, he healed the soldier's ear who had just had it cut off. Jesus always found time, putting his needs last and showing the compassion that his Father has for all humanity. He is waiting to do the same for us...all we must do is ask and believe!