Everytime I learn of an alternate version of a magician Jesus story, the meaning of the message becomes much more powerful. Instead of everything being a stretch to believe (and the entire point being just believing), the wisdom of the message actually holds the key to something much more usable for leading a happy healthy life.
For quite a few years I have felt that the feeding of the 5000 is even more miraculous if I believe that Jesus was able to convince hungry people to share what they have with others.
Often I think it might be harder to convince well-fed people to share food with others than it is to convince hungry people. Every time I visit a place outside the U.S. where food insecurity is more common, it seems like the invitation to share food is a more important part of that culture than it is in the U.S.
Everytime I learn of an alternate version of a magician Jesus story, the meaning of the message becomes much more powerful. Instead of everything being a stretch to believe (and the entire point being just believing), the wisdom of the message actually holds the key to something much more usable for leading a happy healthy life.
Yes, exactly! I couldn't have said it better.
For quite a few years I have felt that the feeding of the 5000 is even more miraculous if I believe that Jesus was able to convince hungry people to share what they have with others.
Often I think it might be harder to convince well-fed people to share food with others than it is to convince hungry people. Every time I visit a place outside the U.S. where food insecurity is more common, it seems like the invitation to share food is a more important part of that culture than it is in the U.S.
You are right. I wonder if greed and being too well-fed are two sides of a coin.
Thanks, Lisa
Beautiful story Courtney!