Do you have life?

The folks who’ve followed Jesus because he fed 5,000 people with a small boy’s message try to dodge the truth by asking the Master for another miracle.

“So they asked him, ‘What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? Our forefathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written: “He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”’

“Jesus said to them, ‘I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’

“‘Sir,’ they said, ‘from now on give us this bread.’” (v. 30-34, NIV)

Everyone’s waiting on breakfast, or maybe by this time lunch. “Come on, Jesus! You fed us yesterday. Do it again!”

Jesus, in response, insists that he is what they want. He is pointing them to the truth, showing them the way of salvation. And they’re not getting it.

They say, “Give us this bread,” but they don’t know what they’re asking for. They don’t understand that it is the man talking to them who is the bread that gives life. He’s talking about eternal life for those who believe in him and they’re thinking a crusty loaf that sustains for only a moment.

That’s what seeking salvation by religious or benevolent works or chasing after miracles is really. Dry bread that cannot truly satisfy. These things do not lead to eternal life. Only belief in Jesus brings eternal life.

Are you hearing what Jesus is saying? Life is found only in him. Do you have life?

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