“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.” Mark 6:34
Jesus took the form of man to demonstrate that He understands our struggles, among many other reasons. As this story unfolds, the disciples had just returned from their individual evangelistic journeys. Jesus was taking them away for rest and restoration. But when they got to shore, a large crowd was waiting with their many needs.
Jesus would go onto meeting physical and other needs, but the need that He identified for immediate attention was their spiritual need. The people were taught by leaders simply to obey rules without an underlying relationship with God. Jesus wanted to demonstrate that God does indeed have compassion on them. So he taught them truth and then met other needs. Later He provided them food through the miracle of feeding five thousand with five loaves and two fish. He healed their diseases and gave them freedom from spiritual oppression.
Jesus understands our problems and struggles. He has compassion on us and stands ready to help, heal, and carry us through to the other side. Instead of seeking to fix our problems ourselves, we should seek His divine wisdom and strength.
Reluctant Retiree 