What Jesus Did : Mark 3:1 - Compassionate Eyes
by Phil Ware
Compassionate Eyes - Mark 3:1
Another time Jesus went into the synagogue. In the synagogue there was a man with a crippled hand. (ERV) Full TextKey Thought
Jesus touched many people with his compassion, care, healing, comfort, and teaching. How did he reach so many people? Some came to him for healing because they had heard of his power over demons and disease. Others, however, were simply present and Jesus saw them with his "compassionate eyes." He looked into their eyes, their lives, and their hearts and then he acted to make a difference in their lives. Will we see and act to bless those around us who need Jesus' compassionate care?
Today's Prayer
Father in heaven, please help me to see those who need Jesus' touch of grace and then to share your love in a personal way with them. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Today's Verses in Context
Another time Jesus went into the synagogue. In the synagogue there was a man with a crippled hand. Some Jews there were watching Jesus closely. They were waiting to see if he would heal the man on a Sabbath day. They wanted to see Jesus do something wrong so that they could accuse him. Jesus said to the man with the crippled hand, "Stand up here so that all the people can see you." Then Jesus asked the people, "Which thing is right to do on the Sabbath day: to do good, or to do evil? Is it right to save a life or to destroy one?" The people said nothing to answer Jesus. Jesus looked at the people. He was angry. But he felt very sad because they were stubborn. Jesus said to the man, "Let me see your hand." The man put his hand out for Jesus, and it was healed. Then the Pharisees left and made plans with the Herodians about a way to kill Jesus.-- Mark 3:1-6 (ERV)
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