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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
1 Kings 17:7-16, Psalm 4, Matthew 5:13-16
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FROM FED TO FEED
"She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well; the jar of
flour did not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, as the Lord had
foretold through Elijah." —1 Kings 17:15-16
The Lord gave Elijah bread and meat, but finally the brook from which he
drank ran dry (1 Kgs 17:7). The Lord told Elijah to move on. He was not
only to receive food, but to give it. This transition from receiving food
to giving it is a major event in a Christian's life. Before multiplying
the loaves and fish, Jesus challenged the apostles to do this when He
said: "Why do you not give them something to eat yourselves?" (Lk 9:13)
After His resurrection, Jesus again told His apostles not only to be fed,
but also to feed the sheep (see Jn 21:15, 17).
Are you just reading the teachings in this book? Or are you sharing,
preaching, and teaching them? Maybe it's time for you to make the
transition from only receiving God's word to giving it. As in Elijah's
time, there are so many people starving to receive God's word. They won't
live long unless they receive faith. Faith comes through hearing, and
hearing by God's word (Rm 10:17, our transl.). "And how can they believe
unless they have heard of Him? And how can they hear unless there is
someone to preach?" (Rm 10:14)
It's better to give than to receive (see Acts 20:35). Give God's word to
a spiritually starving world.
Prayer: Father, open my lips so that may I share anything You give me from
Your word. Make me a good steward (see Mt 25:14ff).
Promise: "Your light must shine before men so that they may see goodness
in your acts and give praise to your heavenly Father." —Mt 5:16
Praise: After learning a new concept from Jesus' teachings, Mandy makes a
habit to share it with at least three people.
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Spiritual Anorexia" on audio AV
101-1 or video V-101.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June
1, 2008 through July 31, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, January 4, 2008
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be
free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or
statements expressed.
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