Bread of Life

So I was thinking the other day about how God gives us little bits of information like little chunks of bread. He doesn't give us the whole slice of bread because that would defeat the whole learning process  and growth experience. Although some days I really want more than a little tidbit. 

As I was traveling home a few days ago, I made this realization of the feeding of the five thousand and the loaves of bread.

"Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” But Jesus said, “They need not go away;you give them something to eat.” They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children." Matthew 14.13-21 ESV

 Later when you read about the story these themes pop out how Jesus is the bread. Its not mentioned in Matthew 14, but I bet that there was some sort of teaching that went along with the meal. Another theme that is revealed is faith, pure faith. That Jesus knew that there would be enough to feed everyone. That's amazing!

As most of you know in communion Jesus also calls himself the bread. The Bible is also referred to the daily bread.

It just all clicked together, well at least for me that in that story even before people really understood Jesus, He was the provider! 

Little bits of wisdom that God gives us ultimately relates to pieces of bread relates to the body of Christ which relates to the Scriptures/Holy Bible. Maybe I will be the only one that will understand the connections God is leading me to. I am okay with that. Hopefully God will show you something interesting soon too, then you can share it with me.

Have an amazing blessed day!

The Drought

Written on July 13
Going through this drought is like the earth outside. It's dry and dead and that is how I feel inside. I want to change this feeling or do I? I'm not sure anymore. Just light it on fire, at least then something will be happening and moving. This feeling only gets cultivated if there are thoughts to provoke it. So with that logic it's my own doing for putting myself there. Letting myself be isolated.


On days like today I have a hard time seeing the truth. The truth of who actually sees me as important. I know Jesus does.


Edited on July 31st
I have been thinking about editing this and I know my feelings are different from the above statements. There is song that I recently heard, but am unable to find at this time, about how through the deserts there is joy and growth. If I find it I will post it up here. It talks about water and how the deserts aren't a bad thing, but a wonderful thing to experience.

{I found the song, it's titled, "You Revive Me." The lyrics that stood out to me were, "You revive me, you revive me Lord, and all my deserts are rivers of joy." What profound power in those lyrics...it makes me happy to see a different viewpoint put on the word, desert, and how a desert can make you feel. Love it!}


Throughout this lack of rainfall, it makes me think about how God cares for us. He provides us with what we need, shelter, food, clothing, a job. All good things to be thankful for.


I am reminded by this simple promise, that He cares for the birds of the air. Through this drought, He keeps all the birds fed, somehow. It is quite a mystery, isn't it? It gives me hope that He will take care of us too.

If you are interested in reading the passage that this true life example came from, it's in Matthew 6: 25-34.


I am still learning to give things to God and how much easier life is when we do give it to Him. 


Have a great day! :)