Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them.
When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them...
Mark 6:32-34 ESV
They were heading for a retreat from people because life had been crazy busy.
And what happens?
Someone posts on FB where they're going and people are Instagramming their way around the lake and it's all on like storming Area 51!
Here's the disciples happily sailing across the lake and people are running around to beat them to the other side.
Streams of people.
Jesus and his team get to the other side of the lake, and their plans are interrupted.
(Do you know what that's like?)
Interrupted by compassion
If you're going to interrupt your holiday or weekend away, your sleep, or even just that nap, then interrupt it with compassion.
Paul Tripp said
"Since you dont know what will happen around the corner, hold your plans with an open hand and rest in the love and grace of your Savior."
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