Do you feel lost? Are you in need of revitalization? Do you need rejuvenating? Are you hoping someone will show you the way to a new life? Are you looking for healing? Is there an ailment that has been dominating your life for a long time? Where have you looked for answers?
We go through a variety of situations during our lifetimes. There will be times when we feel lost, not knowing where to turn or what to do next. There will be times when we are tired, worn out, and simply looking for a renewed focus and energy. There will be times of illness.
Jesus knows about these times. He went in search of people who were going through these types of situations. He had compassion on the crowds of people who were looking for relief. He taught them and proclaimed the good news. But He didn’t stop there.
In His compassion, Jesus also healed those who were suffering from disease. He cured them of their sickness. Jesus’ compassion did not end with healing and teaching. He also showed them the way to God. He led them as the shepherd leads his sheep. He will lead us, so long as we are willing to follow Him.
As we endure disease, illness, feelings of being lost, and wonder who might care, we merely need to turn to Jesus. Just as He had compassion on those He encountered when He walked this earth, He has compassion on us and will grant us His grace and mercy.
I pray we all know that Jesus has compassion on us. I pray we turn to Him in our time of need. I pray each one of us will follow the Shepherd as His sheep, trusting Him to lead the way. Turn to Jesus. Follow Jesus. Trust Jesus to care for you. Know that He has compassion for you.
Matthew 9:35-36 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Marty Pressey 