You Never Know

John the Baptist not only was Christ's cousin,

but he was the forerunner to Christ. 

When John died,

he was in part leading the way for Christ. 

When Christ found out, 

not only would He have mourned the loss of a friend,

but also realized that in a way, He was next. 

Right after Christ finds out, this is what He does:

"When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities."
-Matthew 14:13

A natural feeling right? 

I'm sure He wanted time to pray to his Heavenly Father,

and also process the news. 

However as He was in His boat He saw many people gathering,

to hear from Him. 

He didn't just keep sailing on,

but stopped the boat and turned toward shore.

He continued to heal the sick and afflicted,

both spiritual and physical.

It's not stated, 

but do you think anyone asked how He was doing?

When we see others,

we need to not only see them as a means to the end,

but as a mean themselves.

I'm not saying I would have asked Christ how He was doing, 

if I was there.

However I can say I don't ask people how they are doing,

often when they are struggling and just praying for support.

When we are checking out at the grocery store,

talk to the cashier.

When we are picking up the car from a mechanic,

don't yell at the person giving you your invoice.

When we are interacting with another person,

assume they are just as important as you feel you are.


Open your eyes and see those around you,

then God can start using you.