Readings for the Day:
II Kings 4:42-44:  Today’s reading is part of a larger section of II Kings that describes the miracles of Elisha, the successor to Elijah.  Here the prophet gives food to a hungry crowd.  Though there is not enough food to go around, Elisha trusts God, who provides enough and even more to satisfy the need.

Ephesians 3:14-21:  We have been rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, which surpasses all human knowledge.  Because Christ dwells in our hearts, our lives are continuously strengthened and empowered by the ongoing presence of the Spirit.
John 6:1-21:  In John’s gospel the miracles of Jesus are called ‘signs’ because they reveal the true character of God.  As such, they remain within the mystery of God and cannot be brought under human control.

 ‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress’

Questions To Ponder:
1— What does the story of Elisha teach us about God? (II Kings 4:42-44)
2—What do you think it means to be rooted an grounded in love? (Eph. 3:17)
3—What does the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 teach us about Jesus? (John 6:1-521
4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer:  Gracious God, you have placed within the hearts of all your children a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth.  Grant that we may know your Son to be the true bread of heaven and share this bread with all the world.  Amen.