Today's Verse: Mark 6:34

Friday, June 15, 2007

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.
— Mark 6:34

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Jesus reminds us of the incredible importance of teaching. His disciples were tired from their recent mission to serve and bless others. Jesus was grieved that his cousin and forerunner, John the Baptizer, had been viciously executed by Herod. The crowds flocked to Jesus and his disciples, looking for more — more help, more miracles, and more attention. While we might expect him to do great miracles and wondrous signs arising out of his compassion and power, Jesus knew what these shepherdless sheep most needed was good, solid, down-to-earth, practical teaching from a teacher who knows them and cares for them. People need food for the soul as well as food to fill their bellies.

My Prayer...

Almighty God, please bless your Church with dynamic, compassionate, and effective teachers. Please give your people, your sheep, a hunger for your Word and a willingness to put it into practice in our lives. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Illustration of Mark 6:34 — When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

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The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

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