Image Video of Service at St. Luke, Rensselaer 2024 Pentecost 12 1 Kings 19:1-8 Ephesians 4:17-5:2 John 6:35-51 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Amen. Right when Elijah was ready to give up, the Lord gave him the gift of food. His life and work were not done. The Lord has more for the prophet to do, so he is given food to strengthen him for the journey ahead. As Jesus describes who he is and what he can do, Jesus reminds his listeners that years ago, Israel was also ready to give up, and the Lord provided what they needed to live in the wilderness. Manna, the mysterious bread, appeared all around them every morning six days a week. The food and drink that the Lord provided Israel du...