Compassion for the Lost // March 29, 2026

When looking at a familiar text, it can be easy to miss certain details. One detail glaring us in the face in Matthew 9:35-38 is that Jesus had compassion on the crowd before he told the disciples to do anything. Yes, Jesus tells the disciples that the harvest is plentiful, but the reason is found in his gut level compassion that he has for the people. This is the same feeling that we should have for those that are lost.