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Last Sunday we heard one of the many scriptures about banquets, feasts, and food in general. Sometimes they’re just about having a place at the table in fellowship with others. Sometimes they suggest we should eat with people that the world says aren’t worthy, but God says they are. “Jesus is the Bread of Life” talks about how His peace fills you, so you’ll never be hungry or thirsty again.

For something different, I thought I would write about the first and second readings for this Sunday instead of the Gospel reading. Both readings speak of rejoicing in God and the peace of God.

Rejoicing in God
In the first reading (Isaiah 25:1-9), it talks about exalting and praising God. “O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you…