Give Us This Day - eleven20

Matthew 6:11

To pray for ‘Daily Bread’ does not mean letting that be the first of many items on the shopping list. Rather, it comes only after claiming our place as children of the Father and of the Kingdom he is seeking to establish on earth. It is then that this verse is put in right perspective. God’s provision is not just for the ‘good’ folks, rather Jesus’ use of daily bread is pointing to the great banquet that God has prepared for all people. It is a recognition that God is the God of all of our life and we can entrust ourselves to this God who will see to our needs but who also calls us to the table to be fed with all people.