It’s easy to become consumed by "I, me, and mine"—our own schedules, our own needs, and our own small circles. But as we look at the life of Jesus in Matthew 9:35-36, we see a Savior who was never limited by self-interest. Even with the weight of His mission on His shoulders, Jesus looked at the crowds and truly saw them.
In this episode, Dr. Jerry Shields continues our series, The Work and the Way of the Messiah, by challenging us to shift our perspective. To engage in the work of Jesus, we must first learn to see through His eyes.
In this episode, we discuss:
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The "Little Towns": Why Jesus focused on the overlooked places and why your "mission field" is likely right where you live, work, and play.
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Sheep Without a Shepherd: Understanding the vulnerability, hopelessness, and exhaustion of those living without the Gospel.
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The Heart of Compassion: Moving beyond being "judgmental or apathetic" to having a "gut-wrenching" desire to help those who are hurting.
Key Verse: > "Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd." — Matthew 9:36
Reflection for this week: Who is one person in your "village"—at the bank, the grocery store, or your workplace—that you’ve been overlooking? How can you show them the compassion of Christ this week
