Matthew 15:32 ” Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, ‘ I have compassion for these people; they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way.’ “

Along the shore of the Sea of Galilee people had brought the lame, blind, and crippled for Jesus to touch.  In the midst of this healing service, Jesus was giving them spiritual food…but now the Lord was looking very practically at the needs of their physical bodies.  Meeting the basic needs of a person – food, shelter, or clothing – was an essential part of the Gospel Jesus taught.  No one can listen if  their stomach is growling loudly and they’re shivering from cold.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1