READ
38 And he said to them, “How many loaves have you? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.” 39 Then he commanded them all to sit down by companies upon the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. 41 And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke the loaves, and gave them to the •disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all. 42 And they all ate and were satisfied. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. 44 And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men. (Mark 6:38–44, RSV2CE)
REFLECT Two Meanings:
1 Jesus is the bread (Eucharist)
Jesus the bread of life
He prays to the Father
He blesses it
He breaks it up into more
He gives it to the leaders of the church to distribute to the church
The church leaders give it to the church
Everyone was satisfied
Leftovers abound-more can come
2 Jesus asks me what do I have to give Him, so he can supernaturally bless it and make more, to give to the church, to bless those around me.
Jesus takes the gift of my time and talents He gave me that I give back to him
He prays to the Father
He blesses it
He breaks it up into more
He gives it to the leaders of the church to distribute to the church
The church leaders give it to the church
Everyone was satisfied
Leftovers abound
RESOLUTION
1 Jesus came to give Himself so all can be satisfied. I eat His Body and Blood for the divine life I need to get to heaven. I must come to the church to get this true bread. It is only through the ordained Priesthood given by the Authority of Christ.
2 All that I do and give back to God (the gifts he gave to me) He can make more and distribute to others for blessings. Do all for his glory and it is counted to me as my gift to him even though everything comes from God. I am blessing him and others with the blessings he gave to me. I actually own nothing. It is an honor to participate with God.
REST
I Trust You my God. You gave me yourself as food. I will stay in your church where You are.
You call me to love you and serve you by bringing all I have to you so you can bless others. You want me to work with you to bless the world. Thank you for this amazing calling.
Thank you for giving me meaning in life and feeding me to get to heaven. I love you! Amen.
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