Thoughts: God does not just care about our souls- He also cares about our bodies. Jesus tried to let us know that we do not need to worry- it doesn't add to our life. He reminds us to look at the lilies and the birds and to learn that God who cares for them cares even more for us. God did not just wind up the world and leave. No request is too big or too small. Sometimes we may think daily bread could fall into either category. This also tells us that God is not overly concerned about our savings account as He is about just the basics. To some it is a huge thing to be able to walk or to see or to hear or eat. It would be a real miracle if God helped them to do that. To others, it is such a small thing that they don't think God should take notice. God does not care whether it is big or small to us. The One who made the universe and the planets as well as each atom cares for us. We think it is amazing that a data base can keep track of every human being in our country- and give them a credit score. But if we, as unintelligent as we are, can do that, how much more can the Master of the Universe not only know but be able to help us in our time of need. Today in America you can google your address and a picture shows of your house. Should we not be surprised at the knowledge and care of God who is far greater than Google? The Daily Bread reference is to the Manna that God fed the Israelites in the desert- it had to be harvested every day, and taught them to rely on God. We should know that we too can rely on God- each and every day.
Q & A 125
Q. What does the fourth petition mean?
A. “Give us this day our daily bread” means: Do take care of all our physical needs1
so that we come to know that you are the only source of everything good,2 and that neither our work and worry nor your gifts can do us any good without your blessing.3 And so help us to give up our trust in creatures and trust in you alone.4
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