The nation Moses was bringing through the wilderness was left to deal with the manner in which God would be their provision. The importance of the Sabbath was also made clear.
In the world today most aren't going through wilderness void of food.
We are however in a wilderness of economic need. Many more than expected need paying work, and in the lack of work, they are faced with inability to purchase food.
Many will belittle Jesus and say He doesn't exis.
They will point out that the Bible is purely mystical and God's word is a contradiction of itself.
All of this is fine and God allows for choice of his creation. To be upset with them is not our work as Christians.
There are small armies of Christians that are well organized to distribute food to others in need.
Matthew 25 is clear upon a servants duties concerning hunger in vs. 35 also in vs. 42
As servants of God and Jesus we are not supposed to cast our pearls to the swine.
The Pearl is the only Gem which comes from Life. All other gems are elemental.
The Pearl is the church. The church serves the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the imprisoned and
the lost. While the works of the church are done humbly and without self glorifying, the world says Jesus isn't God.
The food pantries still exist and disperse food. Prisons are supported in ministry of Christ, and hospitals receive volunteer services from Christ's church. Regardless of what the world says Daily Bread is provided, even if it isn't the manna is not on the wilderness ground. In the hearts of servants Jesus is alive.
We as servants are to be humble. Even as though I am able to work I have experienced times of not being able to work, because of economic scarcity. While I remain diligent doing all I can do to find work, I am humbled by the reality of economic distress in our land. This morning we went to the food pantry for our daily bread. Because I am humble it was a time for being grateful that Jesus was alive in the body of His church through the labors of His dutiful servants.
We have endured difficult times in this economy. This enduring comes by way of Jesus' words.
Matthew 19:26
But with God all things are possible.
The world can say what it will regarding Jesus. But I doubt they are in the work of supplying food to those in need. The teachings and commands Jesus left us always demanded service as servants while giving glory and loving God the Father.
By the way:
Luke 22:19
And he too the bread, and gave thanks and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in rememberance of me.
Come as you are to the table of Life.
It is set for all,
greatest and least,
mighty and weak,
sinners and righteous ones.
Peace and Blessings
Pastor Martin
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