Looking to show compassion

Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Jesus has just had a long round of rejection: the Pharisees refused Him, His hometown viewed Him as a scandal, and King Herod acted like He did not even exist. But some sincere seekers still followed. When He saw them, His innermost nature came out; His heart of compassion could not resist their need. We need to reflect that nature. Having received His compassion over and over, it should flow out of our lives towards others. We need to have eyes that are looking for ways to show His love, responding as if it is second nature (which it is, the new nature of Christ.)