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Mark 6:34
"And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things."

We are studying Jesus's questions all summer long! Last week we read where Jesus used questions as His teaching tool. Jesus was teaching us to TRUST GOD and that He has our fate secured. We can look forward to the future calmly. We need to focus on our present situation and any troubling situation that arises. We need to focus on avoiding pitfalls that will lead us into sin. We need to trust our Lord and Savior MUCH MORE. The underlying theme is always that God wants our hearts, minds and actions aligned to joyfully serve and worship Him. Our GOD wants us with Him! That's really incredible!

Today we return to the Gospel of Mark. Here we will learn from another question from Jesus. One of the most famous moments in His ministry, feeding the five thousand! Jesus's fame has gone viral at this point. Wherever He goes, huge crowds follow. "And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with COMPASSION toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to TEACH them many things."

COMPASSION is literally suffering with another. Sharing the feeling of sorrow or pity excited by the sufferings or misfortunes of another. This is GOD incarnate having tender sympathy for random people coming out to hear Him preach. Our GOD wants us with Him! Our GOD cares.
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