John 6:33 For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.
Jesus was speaking here, telling his disciples about what should be their priority. Don't work for bread that goes moldy if you leave it out on the kitchen counter, he said. Work for the bread of God. Seek the bread of God. Spend your time and your energy on the bread of God. The bread of God is what comes down from heaven. The bread of God gives life to the world.
So let's ask the question: what gives life to the world?
Food and water from a physical standpoint are obvious answers. The world needs food and water. Literal food and water. They are life-giving.
As Christians we know and we trust that eternal life comes to the world through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All in the world who believe will know and experience eternal life even after the food and water are no more for them.
But when you think about those experiences that we call life-giving, or those experiences of the high-points of life, what defines them? If I had to boil it down to one word it would be love. Love gives life to the world. Where there is love, that's where I want to be. Where there is love, life happens. Where there is love, joy happens. The bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. And it's love. Find it today.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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