One of my favorite parts showing the beautiful humanity of God (keeping in mind that Our Lord has two natures, both human and divine) was in Luke 8:54-56: “He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, "Child, arise!" And her spirit returned, and she got up immediately; and He gave orders for something to be given her to eat. Her parents were amazed; but He instructed them to tell no one what had happened.”
Here’s a little girl whom Jesus healed. But, even AFTER the miracle, He concerns Himself with her personal well-being. She must be hungry. Give her something to eat.
When we welcome someone into our homes, we offer them “…something to eat.” We ask, "Are you hungry? What can I get you?"
There’s a beautiful story about our own Holy Father and a Swiss Guard who was on duty through the night outside Francis’ room. He was on his feet for hours, and when the Holy Father found out about it, he made the guard sit down and enjoy some bread and jam—which he himself, the Vicar of Christ, had prepared for him.
Perhaps one attribute of a holy life is to remember the details when serving others: "Give her something to eat." After meditating on the Gospel passage, it dawned on me that every time I offer someone something to eat, I am also sharing in the divine nature of God as well.
Love and Prayers,
Simple Soul
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