Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Crowd.
Crowd. A throng. A mass. A congregate. No matter the word used to describe a crowd, it’s a gathering of many people. My preference is for a small gathering, even a one on one instead of being surrounded by many.
As Jesus went about His earthly journeys, a crowd usually formed or followed Him. In Scripture, we find Jesus addressing the crowds more than once. Jesus could look the crowd over, faces blending into a blur similar to abstract art, and see their collective group need:
“Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd.” (Mark 6:34, NLT).
He saw the crowds, realized they were hungry, and provided food.
There were other times, when Jesus could look the crowd over and only speak to the one individual:
- He saw Zacchaeus up in a tree attempting to see Jesus over the crowd.
- He felt the woman touch the hem of His robe and addressed her.
- He saw Matthew as he was doing his job at the tax collector’s booth and called him to be His disciple.
Jesus.
The One who sees the crowds,
and still does not miss the one.
I appreciate being reminded of the capacity of Jesus to be in the crowd and see the one. I am going to an event Saturday in a sports arena to hear a prophet speak. I am intimidated by the idea of going to a big city and facing the crowds. I intend to hear the message he brings from Jesus Christ which will be mine alone.
Gabriele, although I am responding to your comment now, I did keep you in prayer regarding this conference. I trust the Lord delivered His message to you. Thank you for reminding me He has a rhema word for us alone, pertaining to our lives and situation. Blessings!
Jesus and the crowds…I wrote on this as well. So thankful for Jesus’ care of us as a crowd and as an individual. FMF19
Michelle, Jesus is so personal to us all – both corporately and personally. And I love what you brought out – that Jesus is the one who unifies us.
He leaves the crowd for the one. I’m grateful He came after me. xo (It’s getting windier and the skies are gray but no rain yet. We are very safe.)
I am so grateful He pursued me as well, even when I was undeserving. xo
The crowds always found a way to find Jesus, didn’t they?
They sure did. And He knew their thoughts and how to meet their needs. Such a beautiful relationship.
Great post. I used to do a bit of public speaking, and the way I bypassed being overwhelmed was to pretend I was speaking to just one person in the crowd.
Yeah, the person I chose was usually an attractive lady. How did you guess?
Andrew, in the little bit of speaking I have done, I always try to search for a friendly face – one to bring me comfort and a dose of “brave” 🙂
I loved this: “Jesus.
The One who sees the crowds,
and still does not miss the one.”
That is so reassuring to me. Thank you.
Thank you, Debbie. I need to remember I am never lost in the crowd with Jesus. He can search me out.