matthew 14... girls ain't nothin' but trouble

herod shot off at the mouth, gave a stupid promise, and then had too much pride and peer pressure to say no.  and then john's dead.  and it's all the women's fault.  (obviously a joke.)

i have to wonder what it was like for Jesus.  in the midst of his ministry and his cousin is beheaded.  cousins that are close in age.  and not only all the emotions that would come with something like that... but i have to believe that this sent thoughts running through his head about his future.  what was that night like for Jesus?

that's makes vs 14 so amazing.  if i had of been Jesus i'm not sure i would have been thinking about anyone but myself.  but he steps off the boat, sees the crowd and has compassion on them.  wow.  absolutely amazing.  i think to me, right now, that is actually more amazing to me than the feeding of the 5000.  no matter what's going on, God has compassion for his creation.  for me.

Lord, continue to break my heart with the things that break your heart.  continue to work on me.  continue the work you started in me and give me your heart.  give me your compassion.  and help me to forget myself.