Christ Our Bread of Life
Backgrounder on Mark 8-10:
As opposition to Jesus’ ministry
increases, it is no longer safe
to move openly in Galilee. So Jesus
traverses the regions of Decapolis,
Caesarea Philippi and Perea,
thereby avoiding both the crowds
and the deadly plots of the
religious leaders. In the concluding
days of His earthly ministry, Jesus
begins to prepare His disciples
for the faithful journey to
Jerusalem that will mark the end
of His life and the beginning of
their role as bearers of glad tidings.
Lord, You are our Bread of Life:
Another great crowd had gathered
& the people ran out of food again.
Jesus told his disciples: I feel sorry
for these people. They have been
with me for three days and have
nothing to eat. And if I send them
home without feeding them, they
will faint along the road..How many
loaves of bread do you have?
He asked. Seven, they replied…
Now those who had eaten were
about four thousand (Mark 8:1-9)
When the Pharisees heard that
Jesus had arrived, they came to
argue with him. Testing him to see
if he was from God,they demanded:
Give us a miraculous sign from
heaven to prove yourselves.
When he heard this he sighed
deeply and said: Why do you
people keep demanding a
miraculous sign? (Mark 8:11-12).
Lord, thank you for the miracle
U performed to feed the multitude
showing you are compassionate.
And thank you for the ways you
are still doing miracles today
as we give what we have to You.
You are indeed the Bread of Life
and it’s You that can satisfy us
and live purposeful & fulfilled lives.
There are so many in wilderness,
people who are physically and
spiritually hungry. Strengthen us,
use us and prepare us to partner
with You in what you are doing
on earth for Your glory. Amen.
Lord, forgive me when I demand
evidence of Your working and
power instead of thanking you
for all you do. Open my eyes
to be aware of your presence,
to since your nearness and
to see the works of your hand.
With all my heart I welcome your
presence however you choose
to reveal yourself. And don’t let
me forget to thank you. Amen.
Guide me, O thou great Redeemer
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
Hold me with thy powerful hand:
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
Feed me till I want no more.
Feed me till I want no more.
Open thou the crystal fountain
Whence t healing stream shall flow
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through:
Strong deliverer, strong deliverer
Be thou still my strength & shield.
Be thou still my strength & shield