Christ Is The Bread of Life
Early in His ministry, Christ issues
a challenge: Search the scriptures
for they testify of me (Jn 5:39).
Now His public declarations and
miraculous demonstrations serve
to confirm what the Old Testament
said would be true of Him. Using
the Jewish feast days as public
forum, Jesus declares Himself
to be the Bread of Life (6:35),
the Sent One of God (7:28),
the Forgiver of Sins (8:11) and
the Light of the World (8:12).
Lord, we’ll Come to You for Help:
Then Jesus said to them: Most
assuredly I say to you, Moses did
not give you the bread from heaven
but My Father gives you the True
Bread from heaven. For the bread
of God is He who comes down
from heaven and Gives Life to
the world. Then they said to Him:
Lord, gives us this bread always.
Jesus replied: I’m the Bread of Life.
No one who comes to Me will ever
be hungry again. Those who believe
in Me will never thirst (Jn 6:32-35).
And the one who comes to Me,
I will by no means cast out.. No one
can come to Me unless the Father
who sent Me draws him (v37, 44).
Most assuredly I say to you: he who
believes in Me has everlasting life.
I am the Bread of Life (v47-48).
Lord, when anxious over an issue
and I look to myself, I may get
downhearted due to inadequacy.
And when I look to others for
help, I may get disappointed.
But when I look to You Jesus as my
great resource, I’ll get encouraged.
So, I surrender my challenge to You.
Help me Lord shift focus from my
inadequacy to Your sufficiency. For
You’re Bread of Life & All in all. Amen
Lord, forgive me for seeking after
things that will not really satisfy
or fulfill my deepest longings.
Forgive me for focussing on what
You can do for me materially
instead of seeking the True Life
that comes from You. Cause me
to hunger & thirst for You each day.
And let Your Word fill my mind, rule
my heart and guide my way. Amen.
Lord Jesus, You had said
everyone who calls on the
name of the Lord will be saved.
Thank You for the promise to hear
and answer our cries for help.
Your rescue may not end up
looking like what I imagine,
but You do promise to deliver.
Grant me Lord the faith to believe
Your word with all my heart. Amen.