11-23-24

ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
November 23, 2024
In the story of the feeding of the 5,000, everyone got their fill, and there were still leftovers (Matthew 14:20).  I’m sure you’ve known a Thanksgiving dinner or two where a similar outcome occurred. And the truth is, I’ve strangely found myself enjoying the leftovers more than the original meal. There is something about returning to the refrigerator and piling a plate full of turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. From there, it goes into the microwave, but not before pouring an unhealthy amount of gravy over everything. I’m not too sure why I enjoyed the leftovers so much, but I did. Those who arrived at the meal on time were well-fed, while those who arrived late were left with an abundance of leftovers. I don’t know if there’s any better news than that, and it’s also good news because the leftovers taste really good.

Gracious God, even if I’m extremely late, may I never forget that your love will always be abundant no matter when I finally arrive. Amen.