“Jesus, do it again!” the crowds begged. He had fed them before-they wanted him to do it again. But they didn’t truly grasp what he was offering. This wasn’t just a temporary fix for their hunger and thirst-Jesus was offering them the true Bread from Heaven-his very self. And it wasn’t just an easing of physical hunger that would only come back in a short time, but a permanent fix to all that really ailed them-Jesus was offering forgiveness, hope, life, and salvation. Jesus offers those same things to us-and to seal the deal, he invites us to come to his Table to share in his very Body and Blood that continues to offer forgiveness, hope, life, and salvation to all who receive him. Today, we ask Jesus to do it again-and he does. All Jesus asks is that we believe him when he says. “This is my Body, given for YOU.” Believe-and live!
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