JESUS’ WAY – LOVE, COMPASSION, KINDNESS AND RESPECT

Jesus was a public figure. He always moved among people. He interacted with hundreds of people on a daily basis. Most of whom Jesus met, were social outcasts, who were considered undesirable, and unworthy people. Whenever Jesus spoke with such people, He seemed to have some special connect with them. How do we know it? Look at the way people respond to Jesus. They simply thronged to wherever he was. They wanted to hear Him speak. They wanted Jesus to speak to them. They wanted to heal the sick. They wanted Jesus to touch their children. They simply wanted to be near Jesus of Nazareth! Amazing isn’t it!!!
– “And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and [from] Decapolis, and [from] Jerusalem, and [from] Judaea, and [from] beyond Jordan.” – Matthew 4:25
– “And great multitudes came unto him, having with them [those that were] lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:” – Matthew 15:30
– ‘But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities.” – Luke 5:15
– “And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.” – Matthew 13:2
We find such passages, also in, Luke 14:25, Matthew 11:7; 12:15; 14:22-23; 19:2; 21:9

What are some of the reasons, for Jesus to have such a tremendous response, from the multitudes? As I observe, heart are some reasons…
– Jesus called many people by their name. However if we notice, he never was “name calling” anyone.
– He always spoke, not only with kindness and gentleness, but also, with love, dignity and respect.
– He saw them through the eyes of compassion.
– He did not condemn anyone for their sins. He simply said, “Sin no more.”
– This, if understood properly, we realise that, Jesus was certainly compassionate towards the sinners, but He never was condoning their sinful actions. 
– He took upon Himself that responsibility to pay for our sins, therefore, He was always compassionate.
– Jesus understood the heart of man, in all its evil and darkness. – 
– He saw the helpless and hopeless state, we human beings were in – hence, He said, “Only a sick man needs the doctor.” – Matthew 9:12-13.
– Jesus said, “He came to seek and save the lost.” – Luke 19:10

When we see people around us, how do we see them? Do we see them as sinner, wicked, evil, worthless? Do we see them as Hindus, Muslims and atheists? Do we see them as blacks, browns, Hispanics, Africans and Asians? Do we see all people, through the prism of poisonous phobias? 

Do we genuinely, and without prejudice, love all people, like our LORD? If Jesus were to comment on our outlook for people, would He commend us, and say, “You see them, just like Me?” *Let us not deceive ourselves dear brothers and sisters, by calling ourselves as Christians, if we don’t have a heart, hands and words like Jesus the Redeemer.* We can deceive ourselves, and others around us, but certainly not God.
– “35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” – Matthew 9:35-38

Whom are we following? Who is our role model? Whose life are we imitating? Who is enthroned in our hearts? If it truly is Jesus, that we are following, then we would THINK, SPEAK and DO things, just like Jesus Christ of Nazareth, with LOVE, COMPASSION, KINDNESS, DIGNITY and RESPECT. If we are not, then we better get alarmed, and seek the LORD to help us, live just like Him. 
– “The Greek word for “compassion” here [in Matthew 9:36] is “splagchnizomai,” indicating a deep, visceral empathy. This phrase underscores Jesus’ divine nature, as He embodies God’s love and mercy. Compassion is a recurring theme in Jesus’ ministry, demonstrating His role as the Good Shepherd who cares for His flock. This compassion is not just emotional but leads to action, as seen in His healing and teaching.” – Berean Study Bible Notes

Even so, the LORD help us.