Devotionals for July 25, 2024
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READ
Matthew 9:35-36 (NLT)
35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
35 Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
REFLECT
When Jesus was announcing the Good News about the Kingdom, he didn’t wait for people to find him. He went to the people, he traveled to different towns and villages so many people could hear His announcement. Jesus recognized that the more people heard about him and began to believe him meant there would be a need for more people to be able to teach about him.
APPLY
Q: What is Jesus’ response to the crowds? Why did Jesus respond like that?
Q: Are you a harvester? Are you responding to those who do not know Christ with compassion?
Q: How will you share the gospel this week to someone who is confused and helpless?
Q: Are you a harvester? Are you responding to those who do not know Christ with compassion?
Q: How will you share the gospel this week to someone who is confused and helpless?
SING
PRAY
"Forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us."
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy of the forgiveness you give to me. There are times that I am blind to the anger in my heart. Open my eyes so that I may unburden my heart from that anger. Soften my heart so that I may treat those who have wronged me with compassion. I humbly ask that you guide me with your counsel. Show me the way to forgive others as you have shown forgiveness to me.
Lord Jesus, I am not worthy of the forgiveness you give to me. There are times that I am blind to the anger in my heart. Open my eyes so that I may unburden my heart from that anger. Soften my heart so that I may treat those who have wronged me with compassion. I humbly ask that you guide me with your counsel. Show me the way to forgive others as you have shown forgiveness to me.