Mat 14:11- 14
His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother. John's disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
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.
Not sure how I missed this before, but I guess that's why we say the Word is ALIVE. Jesus' cousin has just been murdered. No other word for it, murdered! They probably played together as kids. John made the way for Jesus' ministry. John SENT HIS DISCIPLES after Jesus. John baptized Jesus.
And now John's been killed. And Jesus wants some time alone, probably to mourn. BUt the crowds don't let Him. What would YOU do?
Jesus doesn't turn them away, Jesus has COMPASSION on them and heals them, heck, He's with them THE WHOLE DAY. Even while dealing with the shock of John's death.
I need more love, I really do.
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