[James Settle]

In this passage the Pharisees are trying to find fault in Jesus and his disciples for picking corn to eat on the Sabbath. As we all know according to law no work is to be done on the Sabbath. Jesus was trying to show them that He is Lord or Master of the Sabbath, meaning He had dominion and authority over the Sabbath. He was trying to show them the needs of people outweigh the observance of the law. Which is why He quoted Hos.6:6, where God said, “I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings” (James, 2019). Jesus told the Pharisees in this passage He would have mercy rather than sacrifice to further emphasize His passion for the needs of humanity.
This passage shows that God is concerned about our needs. John 10:10 tells us Christ came that we might have life abundantly and Hebrews 4:15 tells us Jesus, our high priest is not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities. Finally, 1 Peter 5:7 tells us to cast our cares on Him for He cares for us. I thank God He cared enough about me not only to send His son to save me, but that any need we have today I can take to my Daddy “Abba” and He will make room for me, time for me, and provision for me.

References
James, K. (2019). Holy Bible: King James Version, 1611 Edition.