There is a hungering in the soul
that can be answered only by God.

Jesus pointed to the people of Israel in the wilderness.
They ate manna that fell from heaven as a miraculous gift;
but still they died. (John 6:49)

“I am the living bread that comes down from heaven,” said Jesus,
“that a person may partake of it and not die.” (John 6:51)

Even as we can be thankful for many material blessings,
we need above all the grace and promise of God
that come to us in Jesus Christ.

Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
II Samuel 15:1–14, 30
II Samuel 17:27–29

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.