I just love how Jesus' compassion just spills over in our readings (Matthew 15:1-16:4). You would think it would be enough that He heals and frees tons of people that are brought to Him. But at the end of chapter fifteen, He realizes that these people have been with Him three days and have no food. What He says is so significant: "I do not want to send them away hungry..."
What I love is that it says: "They all ate and were satisfied."
Of course, in this instance He is talking about physical hunger. He does not want them to faint on the way home. So He takes the disciples offering of seven loaves and a few small fish (not even big ones) and does the impossible. Four thousand men plus unnumbered women and children are fed - with seven large baskets left over.
What I love is that it says: "They all ate and were satisfied."
That is my God! He does not send those who come to Him away hungry. He has compassion on all. As we turn or return to Him, He runs to meet us (Luke 15:20-22) and welcome us and begins to satisfy our needs.
Readings for this week:
M-T Matthew 15:1-16:4
W Matthew 16:5-23
Th Matthew 16:24-17:13
F Matthew 17:14-18:6
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