John 6:48-51
“I am the bread of
life.”
(John 6:48)
As I write this devotional,
someone has just brought me a sandwich. Physical nourishment empowers mental
productivity, though I’m not sure fast food is the best writing fuel! (I’m
convinced it’s chocolate pie!)
Today’s text is ultimately
disturbing to many who followed Jesus.
In speaking of himself as the bread of life, he called those who would
follow to be filled with him, embracing his sacrifice as life-giving
nourishment. He offered them a glimpse
of the cost of discipleship that some were unwilling to embrace. Verse 66 says many turned away and deserted
him.
The elements of communion remind
us of sacrifice and nourishment. The
body and blood of Christ were broken and spilled as an offering of
salvation. His sacrifice became our
eternal nourishment and hope, thus we embrace the bread of life in remembrance
of God’s great love.
Prayer: Living Bread, fill and
nourish my soul that I may continue to walk in your way. Amen.
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