I suspect most of us have heard or used the phrase:
Hurting people hurt people.
We might also have heard the phrase:
Desperate people do desperate things.
There are many examples of both hurting and desperate people in the Bible. One story actually has them both in the same side-by-side story. If you turn to Mark 5: 21-43 you will find those stories.
Jesus knew what people needed. When they needed it. One thought which is so important to see is that Jesus didn’t just pity people; he empathized with them. The sermon this Sunday will look at this essential which Jesus modeled and all who call themselves His followers need to do the same. Go ahead. Check out the Scripture and see if you don’t get the same idea that I did.
A desperate father.
A desperate woman.
They both came to the right place and Person. Watch how Jesus doesn’t just show pity; he shows how to take pity to another level.
Well…you know my Scripture. You know my main thrust. May I ask you to join me in person or via live stream? I’d love to hear from you.
Not sure if I’ll be able to watch this Sunday, Bill, at least not live as we are going back down to Oxford for the week. Prayers for you!
I love having you watch Martha but the prayers mean so much more. Travel safely. Give your mom my love (even though she doesn’t know me from Adam) 🙂
Praise God He knows exactly what we need … and what will pull us closer to Himself!
You are exactly, 100% right Linda.
You are exactly, 100% right Linda.