Stephen: One of the Chosen Seven

~~~ Acts 6: 8-15 ~~~ Psalm 119 ~~~ John 6: 22-29 ~~~

Stephen, one of the seven chosen to be prayed over to serve the community, was filled with faith and the Holy Spirit. He went out and continued to grow in grace and power working great wonders and signs among the people. (Acts 6:8)

Soon his reputation was being falsely attacked with claims he said that Jesus would deliver destruction and change the laws of Moses. Having the face of an angel he fills their heads with the whole covenant history from Abraham on.

Jesus fed the five thousand with bread made from wheat flour, water, and yeast. Later the crowds come seeking Jesus in the same place, but they did not find him there.
They were intent on finding Jesus even to the extent of getting into boats and crossing the sea to Capernaum. Jesus suggests that they are looking for him
just because he filled their stomachs with fish and bread.

Jesus has much more to offer us.

He wants to give us himself in the Eucharist.

He wants to give us the Bread of eternal life.

He wants our souls to be fed not just our physical bodies.