Matthew 14:13-14 When Jesus heard of it, he departed there by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof… Jesus hears of John's death, and thereupon seeks seclusion. I. Here we learn How TO BEHAVE IN TIME OF TROUBLE. 1. Christ was deeply affected by John's death — that event gave Him great sorrow. 2. There was good reason for Christ being deeply affected. John from the first had been a faithful friend; his sole object was to magnify Christ. II. How CHRIST ACTED WHEN THIS GREAT SORROW FILLED HIS SOUL. 1. He sought the desert; He desired to be alone. That He might pray. The multitudes come; He meets them. 2. His sorrow for the dead is changed into compassion for the living. He must now work, not weep. God finds work for every sorrowing heart that trusts in Him, in which relief is found. (A Scott.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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