Prayer – Lord, I am hungry—for Your words to fill my
heart and life.
Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever
comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be
thirsty.” John 6:35
Meditate. Are you hungry?
What food are you craving? Carbs, meat, seafood stew, sweets, chocolate, apples…or bread?
We all have hunger at some point in time. We hunger for
yummy foods…and even for spiritual food. We have a void in our lives and try to
fill it with all kinds of things. Things sort of become idols to us…like types
of entertainment, sports, and even food. But Jesus told His followers the truth.
He is the Bread of Life. He was honest with those who were seeking…even if
they just wanted to be fed.
Jesus replied,
"I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not
because you understood the miraculous signs. But don't be so concerned about
perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that
the Son of Man can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his
approval." They replied, "We want to perform God's works, too. What
should we do?" Jesus told them, "This is the only work God wants from
you: Believe in the one he has sent." They answered, "Show us a
miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do? After all,
our ancestors ate manna while they journeyed through the wilderness! The
Scriptures say, 'Moses gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" Jesus said,
"I tell you the truth, Moses didn't give you bread from heaven. My Father
did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven. The true bread of God is
the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."
"Sir," they said, "give us that bread every day." Jesus
replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry
again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:26-35
David gave his son, Solomon, wise advice to seek the Lord.
It is imperative today to seek the Lord while there is still time in our lives.
Do you want to be rejected by the Lord? Whatever you choose, it results
in a forever situation. Either with Jesus and never spiritually hungry
again—or rejected forever. The choice is yours.
And Solomon, my son,
learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with
your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows
every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake
him, he will reject you forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9
Jesus also declares those who seek righteousness…right
living…will be blessed.
God blesses those
who hunger and thirst for justice (righteousness), for they will be
satisfied. Matthew 5:6
If you are hungry for God’s word, dig into it today…right
now. Reading through any of the Gospels is a good place to start. Blessings on
you as you seek the Lord—the Bread of Life.
Verse of Salvation ~ This is all the more urgent, for
you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is
nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of
salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and
put on the shining armor of right living. Romans 13:11-12
Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table
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| Cioppino at Mike's Seafood Restaurant Ocean Shores, WA Enjoy with some crusty bread! |
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