Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
When we read this story we are supposed to think, in part, of the act of Holy Communion. Jesus here takes bread, blesses it, and then breaks it. Those words are also found in the Words of Institution. Jesus, in this miracle story gives the five thousand all that they need and more. Matthew tells us, 'they all ate and were satisfied.' In Communion we are filled with the sustenance we need to continue on our journey of faith. Through the body and blood of Jesus we are given what we need to carry on, we are satisfied. For that blessing, give thanks. Thank God for the food he gives us, for the strength he gives us, through Jesus, to carry on in our journey of faith. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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