Enough for Everyone
Scripture – John 6:34-40: “Sir,” they said, “from now on give us this bread.” Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.”
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Jesus now brings the crowd to a point of decision. Using the image of food, He declares, "I am the bread of life." He is the One who will satisfy our hunger and thirst in life. In Him we find a deep, soul satisfaction. Then we have this great proclamation, “my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life. "Everyone” is inclusive. It’s not just for people like me or people I like. Ultimately, God does the turning of a person’s heart toward Christ. Through the church we can help everyone and anyone move toward Him and give them the opportunity to discover the bread of life for themselves.
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will be careful not to drive anyone away from Christ today. I will present an authentic witness – staying ready to speak as the opportunity arises.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, help me understand you better today. Are there some people you would not save? There seems to be a hint of that here. At the same time, “everyone” seems clear, as well. That certainly is your business. May I never assume anyone is beyond your grace.
An Invitation – If you’re interested in a face to face discussion about what we’ve been discovering in the Mini-Journal, join us at Tim Hortons (Dix and Northline in Southgate) this Sunday morning, 9:45 – 10:30am.
Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Jesus now brings the crowd to a point of decision. Using the image of food, He declares, "I am the bread of life." He is the One who will satisfy our hunger and thirst in life. In Him we find a deep, soul satisfaction. Then we have this great proclamation, “my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life. "Everyone” is inclusive. It’s not just for people like me or people I like. Ultimately, God does the turning of a person’s heart toward Christ. Through the church we can help everyone and anyone move toward Him and give them the opportunity to discover the bread of life for themselves.
Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will be careful not to drive anyone away from Christ today. I will present an authentic witness – staying ready to speak as the opportunity arises.
Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, help me understand you better today. Are there some people you would not save? There seems to be a hint of that here. At the same time, “everyone” seems clear, as well. That certainly is your business. May I never assume anyone is beyond your grace.
An Invitation – If you’re interested in a face to face discussion about what we’ve been discovering in the Mini-Journal, join us at Tim Hortons (Dix and Northline in Southgate) this Sunday morning, 9:45 – 10:30am.
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