Be Merciful, Be Compassionate
Jesus came to earth to begin his
kingdom. Matthew focuses on 10
miracles in Mt8&9 demonstrating
Jesus’ power over disease, the
forces of nature & the spirit world.
Christ then bestows that same
power & authority on His chosen
apostles and sends them out
as ambassadors of the kingdom.
He first instructs them how to
act, then warns them of the
dangers they will face, as He calls
them to committed discipleship.
Lord, make us Compassionate:
The Pharisees said: Why does
your Teacher eat with sinners?
When Jesus heard that, He said:
Those who are well have no need
of a physician but those who are
sick. Go and learn the meaning
of this scripture: “I want you to
be merciful; I don’t want your
sacrifices.” For I did not come
to call the righteous but sinners
to repentance (Matt 9:12-13).
Jesus felt great compassion for
the crowds that came because
their problems were so great and
they didn’t know where to go
for help. They were like sheep
without a shepherd. He said to
his disciples: The harvest is so
great but the workers are so few.
Ask the Lord to send more workers
for His fields (Mt 9:35-38). Amen.
Lord, we realise that You are
showing us that You desire us to
be merciful than make sacrifices.
Thank You for being my Great
Physician and for never being
too busy to attend to my needs.
Guide me to dispense to others
the good medicine that You have
given to me. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Lord, we pray that You will send
labourers who will bring your
healing and transforming power
to the lives of people who don’t
know You. Let us not be self-
centred but be compassionate
enough to be open to join you
in the harvest fields. You are Lord
of the harvest. Let your ykingdom
come here as it’s in heaven. Amen
Dear Almighty God, You sent
Jesus to be our Master & King.
And we your people purpose
to make ourselves available to
fulfil the mission of Yr kingdom.
Make us to be More Trusting;
Make us to be More Merciful &
Make us to be Compassionate.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.