If you make dinner reservations somewhere fancy, you're expected to show up in proper attire at the time of your reservations. If you are late, they are unlikely to send a car to find you, and while some places will have a coat if one is required, they don't have a full wardrobe ready in the event you show up underdressed. You have to come ready.
Jesus, however, meets us where we are. Crowds show up hungry and underprepared for the event, but Jesus has compassion on them. He sees them, he sees their needs, and he loves them, so he serves them. He brings about a miracle so that their needs can be met, and because he combines love and power and chooses to use these for the people, they are satisfied.
What's remarkable is that Jesus doesn't stop there. He combines love and power and ascends the cross -- no barrier is too high for Jesus. He'll do anything, such is his love. Even if he has to die.
You are deeply loved, and Jesus pursues you, wherever you are, no matter what. He starts with where you are.
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