The ways of God sometimes confuse more than they comfort. At times we are painfully aware that Christ\u2019s kingdom \u201cis not of this world.\u201d Thankfully, the Lord unlocks the secrets of his heavenly kingdom using simple, down-to-earth terms. He not only reveals the way his kingdom operates, he also convinces us of its beauty and wisdom. This week we taste the kingdom\u2019s providence. Jesus miraculously provides food for a massive crowd of people. However, even in this extraordinary act, Jesus involves the ordinary. He starts with a boy\u2019s food and employs his disciples as its distributors. In Jesus\u2019 heavenly kingdom, his providence for his creation involves the open hearts and willing hands of his creatures.