Your Daily Prayer 🙏🏾 John 6:35

Faith is the bread that feeds our spiritual hunger.

Today’s daily devotional focuses on Jesus as the Bread of Life. While the crowd sought more miracles, Jesus emphasized spiritual nourishment, causing many to leave due to the difficulty of His teachings. The disciples, however, stayed, knowing He had the words of eternal life, and they witnessed His grace towards a Canaanite woman seeking help.
STORY
Bible in a Year: The Bread of Life
Scripture
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

John 6:35
Have you ever felt that the teachings of Jesus were hard to understand or accept?

In John 6, Jesus presents Himself as the Bread of Life, emphasizing spiritual nourishment over physical sustenance. After the miracle of feeding five thousand, the crowd pursued Jesus, hoping for more miraculous food. However, Jesus redirected their focus to their spiritual needs, teaching that He was sent from heaven to give eternal life.

Do you find it challenging to prioritize spiritual nourishment over physical needs?

Jesus’ declaration that anyone who eats His flesh and drinks His blood will inherit eternal life was a metaphorical statement about fully embracing His sacrifice and teachings. Many in the crowd were confused and frustrated, finding the teaching too hard to accept, so they left. This moment underscores the difficulty of accepting spiritual truths that challenge our understanding and comfort zones.

How do you respond when God’s teachings challenge your comfort zone?

Despite the mass departure, the disciples stayed with Jesus, understanding that He held the words of eternal life. Their commitment was rewarded as they witnessed Jesus' grace towards those outside Israel, such as the Canaanite woman who begged for help. Her faith and Jesus' response illustrate that God's grace extends beyond boundaries, offering hope and healing to all who seek Him.

What steps can you take to deepen your understanding and acceptance of Jesus' teachings?

Reflecting on this story, we learn the importance of prioritizing spiritual nourishment and remaining committed to Jesus, even when His teachings challenge us. By staying close to Him, we can experience the fullness of His grace and the eternal life He promises.

REFLECTION
Reflect on your spiritual journey and consider areas where you might struggle with Jesus’ teachings. Are there difficult truths you find hard to accept?

Take time to pray and seek a deeper understanding of His words, asking for the strength to embrace His teachings fully. Recognize that true satisfaction comes from spiritual nourishment, not just physical fulfillment.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ACTION: SELF-CONTROL
Write down one habit you want to change and pray over it.

PRAYER
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
JOHN 6:35
Jesus I thank You for being the source of healing and redemption to those who are lost, just like bread was accessible to all people no matter the social economic standing I thank You that Your grace and Your forgiveness is available to all no matter where they are in life. Because You are the bread of life I thank You for nourishing every part of my being, I thank You for making Yourself available to rejuvenate and restore those who are lost. In the same way You offered healing to the Gentile woman in today's reading, use me also to offer Your grace and mercy to those who have yet to receive it. Because of what You did on the cross Jesus, we no longer have to hunger and thirst for a connection to our Heavenly Father but we have direct access into His kingdom and all that...