"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven ..." Matthew 5: 13-16

It is God who has formed us ; He created us, in our union with Jesus Christ, that we should lead a life rich in good deeds, which he had prepared beforehand for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).

These loaves and fish can represent our gifts, which are often very limited.

God calls us to lead a life rich in good deeds.

What drives us to do good works is "compassion". Jesus was moved with compassion. The Bible says : "Jesus called his disciples, and said," I am moved with compassion for this multitude : for three days they are with me, and have nothing to eat. "The disciples And said to them, "How can we procure enough bread in this desolate place to satisfy so great a crowd ?" Jesus asked them, "How many loaves do you have ?" (Matthew 15: 32-39 ). Thus, with only seven loaves and a few fish, the disciples nurtured an immense crowd ... Even seven baskets filled with the remaining pieces would be carried away !

These loaves and fish can represent our gifts, which are often very limited. God has the ability to multiply them in order to help people around us. If you are involved in a food bank, if you teach Sunday school or if you direct the praise and feel like these followers with their loaves and some fish, be encouraged today. If God has called you for works prepared beforehand, he will also multiply your loaves and fish so that you are fully effective in feeding a hungry crowd.

However, do you know what upsets me the most when I read this passage ? It is to see the Son of God moved with compassion. He is moved with compassion because he sees before him a hungry crowd.

What feelings do we feel when faced with a spiritually starved society ? Are we moved by compassion? Our young girls are captivated by hyper-sexualization and all its terrible consequences. The rate of suicide is constantly increasing. Anxiety is the disease of the century. Our elderly people die in solitude. Let us not remain inactive in the face of so much suffering. It is this compassion that will push us to action !

Martin Luther King once said : "Everyone can accomplish great things because everybody can serve, you do not need a university degree to serve, you just need a heart full of grace Of a soul regenerated by love ..."

Action for Today

Do not look at your loaves and your fish. Today, dare to make a gesture that will bring joy in a person's life. You might be surprised at the result !

Stéphanie Reader Poirier

Source (The Thought of the Day)