Matt 8 and 9

Jesus is performing miracles with his words and touch. I imagine that the crowd is diverse and energetic, Jesus was the most exciting entertainment they could find. I mean the man says some controversial things that offend the most influential people. Following Jesus was having a front row seat to the most dramatic happenings of the day. On a serious note, I am amazed by Jesus patience. In fact patience is an understatment. An all knowing God performs miracles and precieves the heart felt faith of the people around him. He touches those who are untouchable and eats with those who the general public disgusts. People flock to him and those closest to him don't always "get it". In these chapters one thing that stood out to me was the event when Jesus casts the demons into the pigs. It hit me that these pigs were likely someones livlihood. How would i respond if Jesus cast out demons into something valuable in my life and was ruined? Recently I have been struggling with tiredness, I mean Jesus didn't take naps and the man woke up early to met with the Lord! Even as I write this I am reminded of the gift of the Holy SPirit. THe disciples, the crowds, and the Pharisees just didn't get Jesus...and I have a piece of him living inside of me. Okay I AM TIRED. Jesus did the work. I love the end of Chp. 9 v. 35-38 "whatever crowds came to HIm,, He had 'compassion for them because they were so deeply distraught, malaised, and heart broken." Notice he didn't say they attended the most prestegious schools, and were well-groomed and had proper nutrition. He saw our brokenness and met us in it. More than that he died to save a back stabbing people who used him and threw him away. God is not a god to be controlled by man, but He is master of all and sovereign over all things. So Jesus says "ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers into his harvest." My prayer: Jesus, help me to follow you but not compare myself to you. You are unlimited, but chose to limit yourself so that you could fulfill God's promise. You are perfect and I ask for your strength to work for your harvest. Will those who see you as enertainment see you for who you really are, Jesus the Son of God. Although you no longer walk this earth you have sent the Helper, bring me to a place where I must rely on him daily and trust that you will equip me, and my brother and sisters to do you work. Lastly I request that you give me a heart to use this blog 3x a week to get to know you better and on a more consistent basis. I love you Lord. Amen