When the paralyzed man came down through the roof - damaged the house of Peter and Andrew - how would you respond?
Jesus demonstrated his love for people in the way he deals with the crowds
Everywhere he went, Jesus drew a crowd
He spoke with authority, conviction because he deeply cared about people
We need to care enough to gather a crowd - People need to be our focus
They need to be in our homes, in our Saturday plans, and focus of our lunch hour
Jesus with the Religious
Their slavery to legalistic minutiae angered him - Matthew 23:23-24
Their stubborn hearts distressed him - Mark 3:1-5
Jesus desire was for them to be saved
Jesus with the Faithful
Jesus gets the greatest joy from interacting with people who believe
Centurion - the faith he was looking for - Luke 18:8
What fires Jesus up? Faith
If we follow Jesus, the smallest seed of faith that we see in others should encourage and excite us.
Who big is your crowd?
Do you see the faith of others?
Is Jesus amazed by your faith or your lack of it?