Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Jesús nos recuerda la increíble importancia de enseñar. Aunque hubiéramos esperado que la compasión de Jesús generara milagros o maravillas, lo que las ovejas sin pastor más necesitan es una buena enseñanza, sólida, real, y práctica, dada por un maestro que las conoce y que se interesa por ellas.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus reminds us of the incredible importance of teaching. His disciples were tired from their recent mission to serve and bless others. Jesus was grieved that his cousin and forerunner, John the Baptizer, had been viciously executed by Herod. The crowds flocked to Jesus and his disciples, looking for more help, miracles, and attention. While we might expect him to do great miracles and wondrous signs arising out of his compassion and power, Jesus knew these shepherdless sheep needed good, solid, down-to-earth, practical teaching from the Teacher who knows them and cares for them most. People need food for the soul and food to fill their bellies.
Mi oración
Dios Todopoderoso, bendice a tu iglesia con maestros dinámicos, compasivos, y eficientes. Dale a tus ovejas el hambre de tu Palabra y un deseo de ponerla en práctica en sus vidas. En el nombre de Jesús. Amén.
My Prayer...
Almighty God, please bless your Church with dynamic, compassionate, and effective teachers. Please give your people, your sheep, a hunger for your Word and a willingness to put it into practice in our lives. In Jesus' name. Amen.
