In Jesus’ earthly ministry he did two sorts of miracles for the people: he healed and he fed. (He also walked on the lake, but this was only with his close disciples.) These are the most basic needs for human life. We need food to sustain the body and good health to prevent it from dying. God knows how to get our attention. He knows we are selfish and look for what will provide for us. These needs are not the problem; the needs are created by him! The problem is that we do not see that our physical needs are God’s tools of nurturing not just the body, but a means of allowing us to feel the lack of spiritual fulfillment. For in our physical need we look to God in faith for that relationship that will provide for us in every way.

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