Chris Anderson explores Jesus's compassion for the multitudes in Matthew 9:35-38, demonstrating Christ's heart for the lost and His call for laborers in the harvest.
Scripture Text
Matthew 9:35-38, with context from Matthew 8-9
Main Points or Ideas
- Jesus Had Compassion on Multitudes - Jesus was moved with compassion when He saw the crowds because they were harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd, demonstrating genuine care for people's spiritual condition
- Jesus Had Compassion on Individuals - Throughout Matthew 8-9, Jesus repeatedly stopped to minister to outcasts including lepers, centurions, demon-possessed people, and tax collectors, showing His heart for individuals in need
- Jesus Told Us to Pray for Laborers - The solution to the great harvest is not just emotional response but earnest prayer to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest field
Conclusion
Christians should develop Christlike compassion for both multitudes and individuals, actively praying for God to send out laborers and being willing to be part of the answer to that prayer through missions involvement.
