The writer of Hebrews explains how we can be nourished in the throne room of heaven. We don’t have a celebratory feast as individuals, but as a group. We especially want to be in the presence of the one who is throwing the feast. God invites us to His feast (Isaiah 55:2); Jesus fed the …
Jesus provides the way. John 6: 37 However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them.[1] These words offer profound comfort in a world marked by rejection, disappointment, and exclusion. Jesus offers something entirely different. He welcomes all whom the Father draws to Him and promises that He …
As believers, we are sustained by the Bread of Life, a gift from God. John 6:35 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.[1] With these words, Jesus revealed Himself as the ultimate source of spiritual nourishment and fulfillment. …
The question of physical vs. spiritual food is one every believer must ask themselves. What I am pursuing in life affects not only me but also those around me, especially my family. Food is one of our most basic needs. Every day, we think about what we will eat, when we will eat, and how …
The Jewish leadership looked forward to a person who would save the nation, but they didn’t think the Messiah had to be God. But Jesus told them He is God as He declares, “I am the bread of life.” We may see the words “I am” as simple English, but God used them to name …
Struggling to see beyond the surface is a trap anyone can fall into when looking at people and situations through the lens of the world. Through a miracle, Jesus fed the 5000 with five barley loaves and two fish. The next day, Jesus said, “I am the bread of life.” Previously, Jesus had done other …
Finding fulfillment in Christ is often a process as the Lord refines us like gold in the fire. While in a concentration camp during World War II, Bestie Ten Boom, to her sister’s surprise, gave thanks for the fleas in their infested barracks. She then quoted Scripture. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Be thankful in all circumstances, for …
As people came to Jesus, they were looking for a sign. John 6: 30 They answered, “Show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do? [1] But Jesus had just multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed thousands of people. That was a huge sign. If the …
After the feeding of the 5000, the people searched and found Jesus. They wanted Him to do works of God, but Jesus told them, “Your work is to believe.” John 6: 28 They replied, “We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?” 29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from …
Jesus tells us to seek spiritual food. John 6: 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” [1] I remember reading in grade school about the Klondike Gold …