Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:31-32, Luke 9:10-11
– Sometimes we get in the way and block the blessings in our life.
– Unforgiveness is a great blocking blesser.
– Doubt and unbelief is another blocking blesser.
– Jesus wanted to be alone. He was tired, he was sad, he was hungry and a huge crowd followed him.
– Sympathy keeps on going, compassion stops and helps.
– We are blessed when we imitate God.
– God looks at us with a heart of compassion and a heart of mercy.
– We think in terms of what works for us.
– Problems don’t come at your convenience. They show up announced, uninvited.
– We now have the ability to ward people off.
– As long as we live off of convenience, we are going to miss operating with God’s compassion.
– We can’t do “me”. We have to do “Jesus.”
– We have to stay connected to God.