A cactus has never looked very friendly to me. Those prickly needles look like they hurt which makes me want to keep my distance. I thought about how some people are unfriendly and hurt. They make me want to keep my distance. Maybe their bristled attitude is a defense mechanism to prevent any future hurts for them. I don’t know, but Jesus knows. He sure dealt with many prickly people to say the least. He washed dirty feet, was spit on, rejected and died for all people. I have found when I take myself and my prickly person to Jesus in prayer things don’t seem to hurt as bad. Jesus understands.
The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:5