When Jesus was interrupted, He started where He was and helped those in need who were nearest to Him. There is always another mission “out there”—the next cause, the next city, or the next country that seems to be the most important mission we could pursue. Jesus illustrates that our greatest mission is often the person in front of us.

We want to care most about what Jesus cares most about.

Jesus cares more about our effort than our accomplishments.

We are not saved by good deeds; we are saved for good deeds. Jesus transforms us to transform others.

Jesus came to give us life. We don't have to hang on a cross like he did. For him, it was a sacrifice. For us, it is a gift.

Many overlook the fact that Jesus was homeless. He did not only teach the poor; He lived among them.

In our modern world, we often separate faith from practice. But the way of Jesus rejects this notion. Only living our faith offers the credibility to teach our faith. Anything less is less that the teachings of Christ.

Be willing to be unliked and ridiculed in order to speak the words of the One who matters most.

Jesus rejoices in even the smallest gifts to His children.