Things begin to deteriorate. The people from Judea begin to argue among
themselves about the meaning of Jesus’ words.
“How can his man give us his body for us to eat?” they say mockingly. John 6:52 EFP
It’s
interesting how we are able to turn the conversation in a totally different
direction when we do not want to go any further down a line of reasoning. I’m quite sure these people are not actually
implying Jesus is asking them to literally cannibalize him. Yet this is what they imply by their
ludicrous question
The fact some
arguing takes place makes me believe there were others who were not at the mocking
stage yet. Perhaps they are still at a
point of decision, but not grasping what Jesus is asking them to do. Perhaps they are arguing that Jesus could not
possibly be suggesting the people devour his body. Choices are being defined. Decisions are being weighed. This is a serious moment in the ministry of
Jesus, but it is also a pivotal moment in the lives of these people.
Sounds a bit
like today. People arguing about the
meaning of Jesus’ words and failing to live out his message. I wonder how many times I miss the true
meaning of God’s message to me simply because I am not honest about
understanding it. Perhaps I am afraid of
the cost.
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