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TUESDAY THOUGHT 3/16/10

March 16, 2010 on 10:50 am | By John Ingrisano | In Faith & Forgiveness | No Comments

Hungry?

I’m a bit slow.  I grew up hearing the stories about Jesus feeding the multitudes, and I always thought they were just about … feeding the multitudes.  You know, a magic act without the magic.  Finally (ta da!), I realize it’s about hunger, but hunger that goes far deeper than the belly.

I know a guy, probably around 50ish, married, teenage daughter, prosperous business.  In short, he’s got pretty much everything.  However, every chance he gets, he looks for women with whom to have sex.  At the age of 19, I might have admired this.  Now, pushing 60 (Yeah, I know, I’m way too aware of this), I recognize it for the mindless, incredibly sad goal it is.  He’s so hungry for something – and, no, I suspect it’s not really for sex.  Like so many people, there’s a gaping hole in this guy’s soul:  an itch he cannot scratch, a hunger he cannot satisfy.  He’s not alone.  How many of us hunger for acceptance, financial security, release from that nagging fear and uncertainty. 

My point:  It has been my experience that one thing and one thing only fills that need and satisfies that hunger.  That is what Jesus was addressing when he divided the loaves and fishes.  He fills the REAL hunger in all of us.  He is the Bread of Life.  Ta da!  – jri

 “The people ate and were satisfied.

afterward the disciples picked up

seven basketfuls of broken pieces

that were left over.”

         —  Mark 8:8

 Thank you for the incredible outpouring of prayers and concern over my health glitch last week.  I am alive, well and kicking again and still.  May the blessing of the Lord that alone brings peace and purpose to this life be always clearly present before and within you. 

John Ingrisano

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March 16, 2010