Moved with compassion

We are studying Matthew in Sunday School at our Church right now. It is so beautiful and thought provoking. We are in Matthew 9 at the moment. One verse really stuck out to me and made me think about my attitude in comparison to the attitude of Christ.

Matthew 9:36 "But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd,..."

I do not often have compassion for the fainting multitudes. I often feel disgusted with them. Even though I was part of that fainting multitude at one time. I still do not have the compassion that Jesus shows for all of us.

In verse 37 and 38 He says "Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers in to His harvest".

So, I see why I am not a good labourer most of the time. I do not have the compassion that Jesus has for the people that are the harvest. I go about my business not wanted to be bothered by those who "faint and are scattered without a shepherd". All they need is to see Jesus' compassion, His love and His mercy. How could you say no to that? If I call myself a Christian but do not have the compassion, love and mercy of Christ, I am a hypocrite. But along with that compassion, love and mercy truth must be conveyed. Our Lord Jesus was very blunt in truth. When you think about it, love, compassion and mercy are not love compassion and mercy without the truth. It is empty and is not eternal.

Today, in my own home and when I go out, I am going to have the mind of Christ and see people with the compassion He does. It is not easy, but with Christ it is possible.

It is a blessing to serve our wonderful Lord!!!

Lori