Take what you have, and share it

Morning: Psalm 34; 1 Kings 19:1–8; Ephesians 4:1–16

Evening: Psalm 33; John 6:1–14

The feeding of the 5000 appears in all 4 Gospels because it is central for the early Christian community.  It echoes the Last Supper, when Jesus institutes a sacred meal to remind us that all of life is a gift to be taken, blessed, broken open and shared.  One interpretation of the feeding of the 5000 is that the true miracle was that many shared what they had, and all were fed.  They were learning that life – like a fine bottle of wine received as a gift – is truly blessed when we take it, crack it open and share it.