Jesus saw the reality of the sheep, which were weak and had fallen t…

Jesus saw the reality of the sheep lying weak and exhausted.

...Translating the word "weak and exhausted"...🤔
It means "flayed with their skin"...😨

The sheep 🐑 were attacked by the sharp fangs of wolves 🐺,
their skin was torn off, they were bleeding, and they were covered in wounds...😱
...If we look at the people around us...🧐
Aren't there many people in such a state❓️?
...Even back then...Jesus saw such a sight...😭
...Therefore...Jesus
had deep compassion.
This word "compassion"...is expressed as something that makes your insides ache, or penetrates to your very core❗️.
It truly means a feeling of deep pain, as if your body is trembling from the depths of your being 😵.

…Jesus writhed in deep compassion for those suffering…he felt pity for them…and gazed upon the people.

…That is why He felt there was a severe shortage of workers.

There is such a great need, and so many people are asking for help…
Therefore,
workers…are truly needed in our church…and in missionary work in Japan❗️

Let us pray 🛐.

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.