Let's dive into Matthew 9:35-38 and uncover a truth that often gets overlooked: before Jesus said “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few”, He first looked at the crowds with compassion. In a world where ministry can become a checklist or a platform, this episode is a heartfelt reminder to check our motives.

Are we serving from a heart of compassion… or from ambition, recognition, or routine? If you’re in youth ministry, young adult ministry, missions, or simply trying to live out your faith on campus or online, this message will challenge you to slow down, see people the way Jesus does, and love from the inside out.

📖 Key Takeaways

1. The heart of the Good Shepherd is compassion first, action second.

2. How to guard against ministry becoming just a “job.”

3. Why numbness to pain is a real danger for Christians in today’s media-saturated world.

4. Practical ways to serve people out of love, not ego.