Scripture Text: John 6:35-40
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
John 6:35
Manna was the miraculous bread given to the Israelites as they traveled through the desert. Enough was given to them to satisfy their hunger for the day. If they kept any for the next day, it would spoil with worms. Jesus overturned Jewish traditional beliefs by referring to Himself as the Bread of Life, because they also referred to bread, manna as spiritual food. In this text John records Jesus explaining He is the Bread of life, the very word of God made flesh. As the people yearned for the heavenly bread and as the rabbis reinterpreted this bread to mean the wisdom or life-sustaining presence of God, so now Jesus is that precious gift.
Not since the days of manna had a prophet provided miracle bread like that. Jesus was now proclaiming to be manna Himself. Not only is God a provider of our physical needs, but His Word made flesh satisfies the needs of our souls. Hallelujah!
The living Word, Jesus in this one statement describes our need for Him and the hope we find in Him to be fully satisfied by our Creator - the One True God. These words recorded by the Apostle John lead us forward in obedient hope. He who heals every ailment and provides for our every need will be faithful. Jesus, The Bread of life, fully satisfies our every hunger.
Reflect
1. Are you feeling unsatisfied or lacking?
2. Did you know that Jesus came down from heaven to give us all that is good for us?
3. Did you know that He is ever-willing to make you comfortable in this lifetime and in the life after?
Remember
Christ is called Christ because He gives life to dead sinners because of their trespasses and sins. And whatever they feed upon tends to death. Christ, the true bread only gives life...
Read
John 6:48-58; Isaiah 55: 1-3; Isaiah 49:10; 1 Corinthians 10:16-18
Pray
Father I just would like to thank You for giving Your only son, my Lord Jesus Christ. Truly it is in Him all my needs and hunger will be satisfied. I know I am well kept and nourished in Your presence. Help me to trust you always. These I pray in Jesus, the most precious Name... Amen....
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