The apostles returned and reported to Jesus all they had done and taught. Then he said to them, «Go off by yourselves to a remote place and have some rest». For there were so many people coming and going that the apostles had no time even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a secluded area by themselves. But people saw them leaving and many could guess where they were going. So, from all the towns they hurried there on foot, arriving ahead of them. As Jesus went ashore he saw a large crowd, and he had compassion on them for they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began a long teaching session with them.
Source: http://evangeli.net/gospel
Analysis
Today's passage is interesting as it is quite insignificant, at least in my view. As such, I will only explain the most important parts of this passage. In summary, the passage tells of Jesus and His disciples trying to get away from the crowds, so they can relax. This is of course, quite logical and natural, after all they didn't even manage to eat. Unfortunately, they were spotted and followed, and once Jesus and the group arrived at where they wished to be, they found a large crowd of people waiting already. This shows just how influential Jesus was at that time, to the point of people following them around everywhere. In the end, the passage describes the crowd as sheep without a shepherd. This is for me, the only significant part of the passage, as it describes the truth of the people back then and today. That is akin to people without a leader, without someone to show the way, thus aimless and lost. I believe that is all I have to say, have a nice day and see you tomorrow.
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