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In Matthew 14, Jesus looks at a hungry crowd and sees more than a problem. He sees people. And His compassion moves Him to act. Jesus still works this way today. He invites you to see what He sees and join in what He’s doing. He isn’t looking for your ability. He’s looking for your availability. Your faith story starts with surrender, and it keeps going the same way. You bring the little you have. Jesus takes care of the miracle. Your part is simply to obey and trust Him with the outcome. And here’s the best news: before Jesus ever asked you to surrender anything, He surrendered His life for you. He is the Bread of Life, and in Him, you’ll find everything you need.

In Matthew 13, Jesus tells 7 parables. In each parable, Jesus is calling us to respond to the Kingdom of Heaven. From sowing seeds of the Gospel to preparing for the final Judgment, Jesus is very clear that we should be investing our lives in the Kingdom of God. First of all, have you made a personal commitment to Jesus? Has there ever been a time you have asked Jesus to forgive your sins and be the Lord and Savior of your life? If not, then how about today? And if so, then are you sowing seeds of the Gospel? Are you investing your life in what really matters? Don’t become so familiar with Jesus that you miss who He is and what He is calling you to do.

Evil is real, but God still owns the field. In Matthew 13, Jesus shows us that the harvest is coming and that God has made a way for anyone to become wheat. Our call is to labor in our portion of the field, so the next generation grows strong among the weeds.

Jesus brings a new kingdom, a new sign, and a new family. Through Jesus, the kingdom of God comes to earth as the Spirit of God is at work. Jesus is also the ultimate sign of God’s love, giving His life for us so we can have salvation. And through faith in Jesus, we become part of a new family, defined not by blood but by following Jesus and living according to God’s will.