Blessed are you who know hungry. Blessed are you who know thirsty. Blessed are you who know both hollow and empty.
I'm not talking to you peckish. I'm talking to you who are conscious of just how long it's been since your last real meal.
Blessed are you when you pass up on the offer of a fast food snack. Blessed are you when you don't make do with leftover scraps.
Jesus says: Blessed are you who know your true need, you who know where to fully feed. Blessed are you who look to me,
- for I am the true life-giving manna, sent down by your faithful Father-Provider. I am the fresh-bread of eternal life. Whoever comes to me - be ready with a butter knife. For you will never go hungry.
First of a series, written for a planned sermon series at church. Matt 5.6 and John 6.35.