Jesus so desperately desired that his followers be alleviated of the pains and sufferings that they had to encounter on a daily basis. The compassion aspect of it all took shape when He acted to cease that suffering. How glorious it must have been to have the God-Son in all his omnipotence, concerned but planning to help as well. In Matthew 15, as in other instances, Jesus had a multitude of people following him.Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way. [Matthew 15:32]
He saw that they were suffering from hunger and did not think of sending them away. He rather told his disciples, in not so many words, that because these people were dedicated to following him while disregarding their own needs, not only did He recognize this, He decided to take care of the needs of the the crowd. He likened the multitude and himself to the image of sheep needing the shepherd. And with the five loaves of bread and two fish the shepherd fed the flock, and nurtured them also with his words. He came to earth out of love, the multitude followed, and the Savior reciprocated with compassion.
Oh How I love Jesus, because He first loved me! -Frederick Whitfield
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