March 28, 2006
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“Who is this man named Jesus?”
Jesus was a man of compassion. He was a man of humility, of love, of glory, and of all good things.
“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”
{ Matthew 9:35-36 }
His heart went out to the people who were in need, who were hurting. Notice that He did not stay in the synagogues where the Pharisees were. He, instead, was out on the streets making friends with the beggars, healing the blind, and comforting the needing. Can you even imagine such a man? How beauitful it must have been to see such a man move among people…in such meekness.
In such love.
Yes, Jesus is the perfect example of how I want to live my life. Though I may fail time and time again, I want my heart to be softened by the tenderness of this beautiful soul. The compassion of Jesus. I want my heart to reflect that of His, in some way…
“Oh I want all I am to die
So all He is can come alive
Until everyone I talk to hears His voice
And everything I touch feels the warmth of His hand
Until everyone I meet
Sees Jesus in me
This is all I wanna be
I wanna be mistaken
For Jesus
Oh I wanna be mistaken”
{ warren barfield }
Well, tomorrow I’m going to Florida with my cousins to visit my grandparents
[soo] I will post in a couple of weeks or so…
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{ florida sunshine, here i come… }
Comments (19)
O, I will miss you! But I know you will be Jesus to others there in Florida. Wherever you go- He goes
Have a lovely time! Love you tons, M
Have fun on Spring Break… cool thoughts here in your post… not only was he in the streets but he was in the synagogues… it’s hard to find folks that can accomplish the balance that we see in Christ… challenging the religious and comforting the sinner… calling to both… the kingdom of God is at hand, repent…
thanks for your ministry here on xanga,
JC
Hi Arielle! I love this post! So true the part about Jesus NOT being in church or hanging out with the religious types, He was out walking the streets with the common people and they saw His Love for them and heard the truth that would set them free and give them hope. And He was criticized for doing all of this. So very sad, to have had the opportunity to know Him and see Him and hang out with Him and instead they chose to crucify Him! Yes, it fulfilled God’s plan but woe to them through which it came….sigh….may we keep our hearts humble before Him, surrendering all that He asks, that we may abide in Him and He in us, that others may be attracted to Jesus! May His glory surround you as you go to Florida, I will be praying for you! (Have fun and take lots of pics!
Thank you for your prayers and love! Lois
Oh, RYC (I forgot !) I am doing quite well, thankyou! and we are having a beautiful spring, sunny for the most part, I love to open the windows and have the fresh air come in….of course, the sunshine coming in makes me get into spring cleaning too. Oh well
Grace, peace, love and joy to you! Lois
ryc: Yes! HIS Word is amazing… and so is HE!
and your post… “I want my heart to reflect that of His, in some way…” We reflect HIM more as we give HIM more, without our being consciously aware of it… the old falls away and the new comes… ALL Praise to HIM who creates and recreates us!
Enjoy your time in Florida! I know you will be a blessing.
RYC: Oh, yes, I would love for you to e-mail me! HAve a wonderful trip…I’m praying for you! With much love, Paula
Oh such a beautiful post.
I have just discovered Warren too- isn’t he great?
Thank you so much!!
I love your place too!
Have a great day!
Hugs,
enjoy florida. soak up the sun… breathe in God’s beauty.
Jesus is so full of love and compassion, that’s what I want too.
Hope you are having a wonderful trip!
oh girl, you are so beautiful.
inside and out.
every once in a while, i check your xanga.
your words are amazing.
and God shines through you.
and of course you can borrow it.
i would love you meet you.
you seem so amazing, and we always seem to have the same thing in mind.
have an amazing girl,
tara–
Happy “Christ is Risen” Day….ALLELUIA!!!! Thank YOU, Father, thank You, Jesus for your sacrifice and showing us the WAY! How was Florida? Looking forward to hearing from your heart, what He has been stirring there.
The gentle breeze, the still small voice, weaving His beauty, delighting Himself in every thought turned toward Him. Desiring Him….He desiring us….we are blessed indeed….:) Grace, peace, love and joy in Jesus! REJOICE!
Hi.
In response to some of the comments and emails I have received, I have written a final post on my site about some new possibilities. You can check it out if you are interested.
Hi there ! I was looking at the pictures you have taken , which are in your album , and i wanted to say they are very nice and unique , you really do a great job ^_^
God bless !
Barbie
hey i just saw your xanga and thought i’d check it out. Your thoughts about Christ are so amazing. its so simple to say that we want that heart of Christ, that compassionate and sincere heart but our world seems to tear away our simple ambition.
Your words are incredible… thanks
kels
Amen. A heart of compassion will help many. You become selfless and want His will to work through your life, helping others. Let our hearts be as HIS.
Have a blessed Easter, Monique
arielle, you are precious! missed ya and love ya!! *alicia*
Hey Arielle.
I definitely do remember you. I did stop updating the Xanga, but am thinking about starting up again… more than likely just posting my Blogspot stuff to my Xanga as well.
I still drop by to check out your xanga every now and then. Thanks for stopping by my other blog to say hello! I don’t really know you, but the hello made me smile…
Be blessed,
Adam O
girl… how are you?