In the first reading from (NM 11:4B-15) this morning Moses is hearing the Israelite people complain that the manna is not worthy of them. Think of that, God created a miracle of creating food on the dessert floor via a dew fall. Soon after the people he did it to save are now complaining that it is not what they want. Although, I sit here and think “what the heck”, I have been like the Israelite people. God has given me so many great things in my life and yet I can be unhappy that they are not always the things I want.
In the Gospel reading Jesus learns of the death of His cousin John the Baptist (MT 14:13-21). He tries to get away from the crowds via a boat. I suppose to grieve. But when He gets to where He is going He finds the crowds have followed Him. Shortly there after the disciples suggest that He dismiss the crowds so they can get food. Jesus says sit them down and give them what you have. The disciples only have five loaves to two fish. Jesus performs a miracle and feeds the 5000 with this small amount of food.
Although the common thread in both of these stories is food, it represents all of the things that God has given us. I plan to do a better job of recognizing the miracles He provides everyday and be more thankful for them.
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