Matthew 9
Matthew 9:36
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Do you know there are more than 90 churches in Gresham? That might seem like a lot, but I think Jesus would say that’s not nearly enough. Think about it. Gresham has a population of over 110,000 people – many of who are harassed and helpless. And if we were to reach just half of the city for Christ, that would require at least 200 mid-size churches! But even in mid-size churches people still get lost in the shuffle. I think this verse should put a burning in our heart to see more local churches established who have a heart to take care for people. As Jesus said in verse 37, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few."
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Do you know there are more than 90 churches in Gresham? That might seem like a lot, but I think Jesus would say that’s not nearly enough. Think about it. Gresham has a population of over 110,000 people – many of who are harassed and helpless. And if we were to reach just half of the city for Christ, that would require at least 200 mid-size churches! But even in mid-size churches people still get lost in the shuffle. I think this verse should put a burning in our heart to see more local churches established who have a heart to take care for people. As Jesus said in verse 37, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few."
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