“I'm Moved By Jesus' Compassion”
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”
Michael D. writes:
All through the gospel I see Jesus’ compassion for everyone.
When Jesus used the analogy between sheep and Shepherds, it reminded me of myself. I was lost and wandering, completely lost. My life was so empty.
One day I found myself on my knees, praying for forgiveness. As I looked up to the sky, the clouds formed two distinct hands. I knew right there and then that God welcomed me home. I am so grateful that Jesus’ compassion for all of us is real.
Today I’m in the candidacy phase of becoming a pastor. I love the Lord so much.
I have only one regret, and that is I should have answered the call Jesus put on my life so many years ago. I can say with all certainty that nobody will ever take God out of my life.
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on April 7th, 2008 and filed under God's Love, Praise, Your Stories, Conversions, Verses.
April 7th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Dear Michael D.:
It is transparent that this is your “appointed time” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) to answer the call Jesus put on your life of “becoming a pastor.”
I am your follower “with all certainty that nobody will ever take God out of my life.”
Truly, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want….” (Psalm 23).
Thank you, and
May GOD ALL MIGHTY Shower His Infinite and Inestimable Blessings upon you;
GODSPEED to be His worker of ‘plentiful harvest;’ always and forevermore!
Mary Sun.