Jesus had multiplied five loaves and two fish to provide more than enough food for thousands of people. God doesn't ration the Holy Spirit, either. After Jesus' death, a member of the Sanhedrin advised having nothing to do with the Apostles. If just a fad, their ministry would die out. If not, religious leaders might find themselves "fighting against God"! Do we pray to understand what more God asks of us or stop after saying that we have had enough challenge?

Mary Magdalene mistook the Risen Lord for a gardener until He said, "Mary!" Talking with two travelers to Emmaus, Jesus pretended not to know about the events surrounding His death. When the Disciples feared that a ghost had appeared, Jesus pointed out that He had flesh and bones, and could use something to eat. On the Sea of Tiberius, Peter jumped into the water when another Disciple realized that Jesus stood on shore. Would remembering that Jesus had a gentle sense of humor help us to enjoy His presence in our lives?

Martha, Mary, and Lazarus held a dinner for Jesus and the Disciples. Jesus knew that allowing Mary to anoint His feet with costly oil and dry them with her hair would help her grieve for Him later. Peter would deeply regret having less loyalty than he thought. On the Cross, Jesus entrusted His Mother and a beloved Disciple to one another's care. Do we give thanks that the Lord always looks upon us with love?

Jesus refused to condemn a woman and said that anyone without sin should hurl the first stone at her. After saying that He existed before Abraham and did good works to help people believe that He and the Father existed in each other, Jesus fled to the other side of the Jordan River. Wanting the Lord's help, do we remain willing to work hand in hand with Him?

Believing Jesus’ promise that his gravely ill son would recover, a man went home in faith and found the miracle granted. Healing a man at the pool of Bethesda led to accusations against the man (for carrying his mat on the Sabbath) and against Jesus. Determination to stop Him grew when Jesus said that He did what the Father showed Him. Guards chose not to bring Jesus to the chief priests and Pharisees because of the way He spoke. Where do we look for what God wants to show us?

Naaman, an army commander with leprosy, got angry when the prophet Elisha did not even come to the door before giving him a message to wash in the Jordan. People got irate when Jesus pointed out favors denied among the Israelites but granted to others. In a parable, Jesus described a Pharisee with an attitude of superiority and a sinner who prayed to God for mercy. When things go wrong, do we blame God for not doing more or ourselves for doing too little when it comes to loving and forgiving beyond our comfort zone?

Daniel, given the gift of wise discernment, lived among fellow exiles in Babylonian captivity after the destruction of Jerusalem. He told the people to trust that God would not abandon them—even though they deserved as much for their disobedience. Jesus taught that God considers the way we treat people in determining how to treat us. Showing mercy, forgiving, and helping to alleviate the burdens of others all matter—especially in a spirit of humility. In a parable, our Lord described the heavenly reward of Lazarus, destitute and ignored at