"It is worthwhile to notice what kind of trouble it was that so stirred the compassion of Jesus at this time. It was because he saw the people as sheep not having a shepherd. It was not their hunger, nor their poverty, nor their sicknesses, but their spiritual need that so deeply touched his compassion. There were no wise, gentle, thoughtful pastors watching over the higher interests of their immortal nature, feeding them with heavenly bread, protecting them from the wolves of sin and lust and leading them in right paths." J. R. Miller, quoted by Kathleen Curto, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
When he [Jesus] went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things (Mark 6:34).
A hymn to read, sing, hum, or whistle, to the glory of God:
Come unto Me. Ye Weary. William C. Dix, 1867
No comments:
Post a Comment