Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
"How many loaves have you?" is Jesus' question to
us today.
It is easy in life to concentrate on our lack in the face of
the problems that arise daily. But Our Lord's response is to take what we have,
give thanks to God and throw what we have at the problem. There is a lesson in
this for all of us. The disciples when confronted by Our Lord's question mouth our
response, "but what is this for so many?" and Jesus ignores this
objection.
Today take what you have and give it. Give it for others.
Take the words that are buried in your mind and share them with those you meet.
Take the loose change you have in your pocket and throw it into the Salvation
Army bucket. Whatever you have it is enough, share it.
Some years ago when the city of Berlin
was divided but before the Berlin
wall had been built. Some Berliners from the Soviet side sneaked over late at
night to the American side and dumped all of their trash into the street. A few
nights later the Americans retaliated by sneaking over with a truck load of
food and provisions and leaving them in the street...along with a sign
"One gives what one has to give.."
Give what you have today asking God to bless it as you do.
