Sunday, October 9, 2011

The priority of ministry

Grieving for John the Baptist, Jesus was trying to find a quiet place to pray. The crowds beat him to it (Mat 14:13-14). Rather than getting angry and scolding them for their insensitivity, Jesus felt compassion. He fed them and healed them and bid them farewell before he finally found some time to be alone. The needs are never ending. The harvest is great. Jesus set aside a legitimate emotional need because the harvest was calling. People came first with Jesus. Do people come first with you?

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