“I am the Bread of Life,” Jesus declares
again. John 6:48 EFP
Why does Jesus
repeat this declaration? What is it
about these words that merit being repeated in such a stark and simple
sentence? “I am the Bread of Life.” That’s it.
It comes at the heels of the previous statement regarding receiving
eternal life the moment we believe in Jesus.
What does he mean?
Can it be Jesus
is following up the previous promise of eternal life with these words of
assurance to emphasize He is not only the life-giver, He is the life-sustainer
as well. Believing in Jesus triggers the
beginning of life everlasting; it also sets in motion the heaven-sent
sustenance for that new life. Jesus is
the daily bread that strengthens us day by day while we live on this at times
very chaotic planet. The quality of the
life he gives me cannot be sustained by my simple desire. Just as the manna was provided for the
children of Israel long ago, God continues to provide for me today. There is no reason to languish and waste
away. Jesus is my strength and my salvation
every day. What a waste to have
everlasting life flowing through my veins and then choosing to feed on scraps,
when he provides a fresh portion of heavenly-baked bread for my soul.
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