Through this connection we receive all blessings that Jesus wants to give us. Gasoline comes into our car through a hose. Spiritual food comes to us through God's means of His Word and His life Sacrament. And so also, God's gifts of repentance, and His gift of forgiveness and life, come to us through the means, or the pipeline, of His Holy Word. Now, in a secular sense, what I've just said may seem foolish and even ridiculous.
Food strengthens our body.
The Word of God creates and strengthens our faith. The Word of God gives our life meaning. It fills our soul with purpose. This special understanding of the life-giving power of God's living Word comes only through the power of the Holy Spirit. Without God's Word and without His Spirit, your soul will never be blessed.