“When he 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
Jesus, in his care as shepherd, felt deeply for the human needs he saw around him. Their only spiritual guides were Pharisees. Their only food was man-made tradition. What did he do about it? “He began to teach them.” And not just a handy tip or two but “many things” that made a difference for both time and eternity.
What a privilege to be called into that role, to feel the injuries and questions and sadness of others, and, like Jesus, to care for them by teaching them many things that will really help.
Brother pastor, God bless you this week as you spend appropriate time alone with your books, preparing to love people this coming Sunday by teaching them many gospel things.
