"When he saw the crowds, Jesus was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He told his disciples, “The harvest is large, but there are only a few workers"- Matthew 9:36-37 (FBV)
Two men approached D.L. Moody during one of his evangelical tours to enquire about the secret of his exploits. Moody took the men to the window of his hotel room and asked them what they saw. One by one, the men described the people in the park below. Then, as Moody looked out through the window, tears began to roll down his cheeks uncontrollably. "What do you see, Mr. Moody?" asked one of the men. "I see thousands of souls that will one day spend eternity in hell if they do not find the Saviour." (Today in the Word, February 1, 1997)
In Matthew 9:36, the Greatest Fisherman demonstrated that compassion is a very crucial success factor in the kingdom fishing business. Compassion can be defined as ''the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it''. It is the approved gasoline for powering the engine of a fisherman for kingdom harvest. This gasoline drove the engine of Jesus Christ from His highly exalted position in Heaven to the humble manger in Bethlehem (Philippians 2:6-8). He accomplished the reconciliation agenda and executed many mighty works for God on earth.
Dear Fishermen, we have not been able to catch any fish for God because our bowel of compassion is completely empty and our engine grounded. The terrible plights of sinners does not move us. Affluence, power, riches and positions are our motivating factors for kingdom service. Our lackadaisical attitudes towards soul winning clearly attest to this fact. This is very sad! (Matthew 9:37).
Beloved, the Great Shepherd is looking through the window today. If you are not yet saved, please surrender to Jesus Christ to escape from hell. If your engine is among those knocked or grounded in the kingdom today, please cry to God for mercy before it is too late. Then, let the lyrics of this wonderful hymn below be your prayers till Christ returns.
"MOVE ME WITH COMPASSION" By Lanny Wolfe
1. The crowd was tired and weary, lost and scattered everywhere.
To the Master they were just like sheep, without a shepherd's care.
He felt of their infirmity, so much that it made Him weep.
His heart was filled with pity and compassion for His sheep.
Chorus:
Lord, please move me with compassion for the lost I pray.
For the millions who are lost and can not find their way.
Melt my callused heart with love no matter what the cost.
Lord please move me with compassion for the lost.
2. This world is so tired and weary, lost and wandering aimlessly.
Just like sheep without a shepherd, they're as lost as lost can be.
Consume me now with a love for the lost,
let that love become a light that brings lost sheep into the fold,
before there comes the night.
May God melt our callous hearts and refurbish every worn out or knocked fishermen's engines. May God move us to have genuine compassion for lost souls like D.L Moody. And may every sinner or backslider that crosses our path be rescued by the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name, Amen
On behalf of our esteemed Father in the Lord, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, I will like to invite you to the March 2024 Special Holy Ghost Service with the theme "ON EAGLE'S WINGS". Date: February 29 to March 2, 2024. Venue: Redemption City, Nigeria.
Good day and God bless you.
Maranatha!
Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo
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