Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: JOHN 6:16-21

As Jesus went up the mountain the disciples moved into the boat. Disciples had a journey to make. They had to reach Capernaum. It is quite a long distance. They journey was difficult because of the wind. Also Jesus was not with them. They were disciples of Jesus and now they were making their journey without their master.

Master comes towards the boat. He could have reached without coming near the boat or without showing himself to them. Jesus’ supportive and assuring presence was needed for them on their journey. His physical presence in the boat was not necessary. But the knowledge that he is beside them on their journey will bring them safe and immediately to the shore.

இயேசுவின் சீடர்கள் படகில் தனித்து பயணித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்கள். பயணம் கடினமானதுதான். இயேசு அவர்களோடு இல்லை என்றாலும் அவரது துணை இருக்கிறது என்ற நம்பிக்கை அவர்களை கரைசேர்க்கிறது.

GOSPEL READING: JOHN 6:1-15

The story begins with Jesus going up the mountain. Usually Jesus goes up to the mountain to pray or to teach his disciples and followers. Mountain was a place of God experience for him and it was also a place of teaching and preaching. After this miracle story he went back again to the mountain.

Feeding of the five thousand men is sandwiched between his movements towards the mountain. Without the movement towards the mountain the miraculous feeding does not have a basis. His link with the Father and his preaching and teaching are inter-related. Miracles are enacted kingdom activity. Jesus came into this world to establish the kingdom through preaching, teaching and action.

இயேசு தனியாய் மலைக்குச் செல்லுதல் ஜெபிப்பதற்காக. இறைஉறவை புதுப்பிக்க அல்லது ஆழப்படுத்த. சீடருடன் மழைக்குச் செல்லுதல் போதிப்பதற்காக. இந்தப் புதுமையில் மலைக்குச் சென்றபிறகுதான் மக்களைச் சந்திக்கிறார். மக்களைச் சந்தித்து புதுமை செய்தபிறகு மீண்டும் மலைக்குச் செல்லுகிறார். மக்கள் உறவுக்கு இறை உறவு துவக்கமும் முடிவுமாக இருக்கிறது.