Living Bread ~ Jesus
said to them, “I am the Bread of Life; he
who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” John
6:35
During this season of
reflections and renewal, join me in exploring the Bread of Life. When we
encounter Jesus Christ, this Living Bread feeds, satisfies, and transforms us.
Come on this journey and remember this True Bread “is broken for you”. ~ Donna
Oswalt
These verses in John definitely fall
in the category of hard sayings. Even the disciples ask, “Who can understand it?” These metaphors of flesh and blood offend
some who seek a literal implication, but actually point to the cross. For some
Jews, a sacrificial Messiah would be ridiculous. Spiritual truth evades their
understanding and many turn away.
Jesus says, “He who eats this bread will live forever.” Teaching about a mutual abiding, a personal unity of God with every believer comes as a new idea to the people. The lesson focuses more on faith and less on works, more about trusting and less about rules. Grace comes to humanity by way of the cross, both crucifixion and resurrection.
Jesus,
the way to salvation cost You everything; still, You promise to abide with me
if I abide with You. My head echoes the question asked that day, “Who can understand it?” The cross brings
me Grace and teaches me to pray with purpose, “Lord,
always give us this bread.” - dho
Focus Point: Grace comes
to humanity by way of the cross, both crucifixion and resurrection.
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