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Broken for You

In this passage, the apostles had just returned from traveling in the region, going from village to village proclaiming the gospel, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Jesus had given them the power and authority to do these things. Now, He challenged them to feed the hungry crowd that followed them.

Their immediate reaction was to respond in disbelief. How could Jesus expect them to feed thousands of people when all they could find was five loaves and two fish? Jesus instructed them to organize the people into groups of 50, having them sit down to be fed. Then He set the example for all of us. Jesus turned His attention to the Father, blessed the food, and began dividing it. He broke the bread. To feed that many people, it had to be broken. But because of the power of God, the bread was beyond sufficient to feed the crowd that day (Luke 9:17).  

Not long after, Jesus declared to the apostles while they shared bread together, “This is my body which is given for you . . .” (Luke 22:19, CSB). His sacrifice, the breaking of His body and the pouring out of His blood, are all we need to sustain and fill us. Miraculously, His body will continue to feed and sustain untold numbers throughout all of time until He returns to take His people home to spend eternity with Him. The broken “bread” of His body feeds us and sustains us no matter where we are or what we experience.

What do you spiritually hunger for today? Ask Him to fill your heart with His presence. Share with others how He has fed you.