God exists in everyone, but people have different gifts and ways of showing their love and faith. Called away from his customs post by Jesus, Matthew responded by throwing a party. Proverb 21 of the Old Testament warns against ignoring the poor. Of course, poverty exists in an empty wallet, in loneliness, in unbelief, and in other forms. When Jesus sent the Twelve as missionaries and said to take nothing with them, they had to trust in the Lord and the goodness of people they would meet. Speculation about Jesus’ identity mounted. Peter rightly called Him the Christ of God but, even so, objected when Jesus foretold the rejection, suffering, and death that He would endure. How do we encourage others to spend time with the Lord, who regards all who hear and act on His words as one of the family?