Genesis 28:1-29:35Matthew 9:18-38
Psalm 11:1-7
Proverbs 3:11-12
In Matthew 9:36, Jesus has compassion on the crowds because they are "harassed and helpless." As Jesus then seems to indicate, the source of the harassment is the result of poor shepherding on the part of Israel's leadership. As I read these words, I remember a certain fact that must never be forgotten. We (as leaders) have an amazing ability to help or harm those that we work with. The crowd in Jesus' day, both lacked the ability to rise above their circumstances, and were purposefully being prevented from doing so. Harassed and helpless, they looked for one who would help them. No wonder these crowds so easily cried out "Hosanna son of David" on one day and "Crucify Him" on the next. No wonder he said "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do." Poor leadership resulted in poor followers. If the sheep are ill, take a look at the shepherd.
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