This day's reading in my Bible, once more, emphasizes that we have to give up some valued aspects of life, for the BEST we gain in Jesus. Many crowds wanted healing & material benefits (including bread; fish) they received from Jesus. When He discerned the nature of each crowd, Jesus responded in peculiar ways. In Luke 14:25-26, Jesus surprises readers by this contrast: " Now great crowds accompanied Him, and He turned and said to them, 'If anyone comes to me & does not hate his own father and... Sign in to see full entry.