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In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus uses the table for provision. But what if, in our efforts to relate to and learn from the story, we learned to see it from a different perspective?
We may not realize it, but joyful celebrations are an integral part of the Christian life and, if done well, result in exuberant praise.
The table is a vital building ground for relationships that make it possible to live out our faith. Jesus understood this and used the table to pursue those relationships.
Whether we realize it or not, meals occupy a sacred space in our lives. Jesus used this sacred space for ministry, which causes us to wonder: What would happen if we used our meals as Jesus did?
Blessed are the peacemakers. When we read this we often apply it to our relationships with others and see it as an encouragement to be people who reconcile human relationships. But what if this encouragement towards blessing is actually so much bigger than our human relationships?
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