Throughout the past couple of months, I have had many friends that have decided to learn the art of making bread. I love bread, I love try new kinds of bread. So, I found myself following their posts and pictures about making bread. One of the things that really caught my attention was that two of the breads that people we were making included something called a starter. And they could actually have more than one eventually and share that with others.
I love this idea when thinking of Jesus as the Bread of Life. We are reminded of the love, grace and forgiveness we receive through Jesus in Holy Communion, but we are also reminded that Jesus gives us strength and nourishment to go in to the world sharing that love and grace with all.
If you have bread as part of your meal this week, or, id you do not, choose a food to represent bread for the moment. Take a few moments to thank God for all that we are given and are thankful for and as God to give you strength and courage to share the love of Jesus with the world.
“God, thank you for giving me strength, courage and never-ending grace. Please give me the energy to share you love and grace with the world around me. Amen.”
Jay Kiel
Tomorrow: “I am the Light of World”
