“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’” -Matthew 9:35-38 NLT

What did Jesus see? “…they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

People Who Needed Purpose

People Who Needed Direction 

How Do We See Through Jesus’ Eyes? What is our focus?  

Be Available

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.” -1 Peter 4:10-11 NLT

Be Ready

“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.” -2 Timothy 2:2 NLT

“…your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” -Ephesians 6:15 NIV

Be Aware 

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” -1 Peter 3:15 NIV