There is a hungering in the soul
that can be answered only by God.
Jesus pointed to the people of Israel in the wilderness.
They ate manna that fell from heaven as a miraculous gift;
but still they died. (John 6:49)
“I am the living bread that comes down from heaven,” said Jesus,
“that a person may partake of it and not die.” (John 6:51)
Even as we can be thankful for many material blessings,
we need above all the grace and promise of God
that come to us in Jesus Christ.
Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
II Samuel 15:1–14, 30
II Samuel 17:27–29
