Can we see others’ needs like Jesus “saw” the needs of the people in Matthew 5? They needed teaching. And in Matthew 14:14 Jesus “saw” with eyes of compassion that the people were hungry. So Jesus first gave the teaching, or the “Bread of life” to the people. Then Jesus gave them food to eat. Spiritual food then physical food and both are reflective of Eucharist. Word and sacrament. How can we “see” with the eyes of Jesus as to the needs of people around us? Whether a spiritual need or a physical need. In order to help people spiritually, we must first help them physically. How can we preach the Gospel to someone who is starving? First we feed them and then we teach them.   

Grace and peace to you, Pastor Bob Lee