Jesus demonstrated true compassion when He saw the crowds as harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. His compassion went beyond surface-level observation to a deep understanding of people's pain and desperate spiritual condition. The Greek word for compassion describes an overwhelming feeling that affects your entire being and always leads to action. People today are still harassed by guilt, fear, and anxiety, wandering helplessly without direction, protection, or hope. Understanding this desperate condition should create in us a sense of urgency to see people as Jesus sees them and to respond with active compassion. We're called to be workers in the harvest field, helping guide lost souls back to the Shepherd they desperately need.