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Nourishment for the Soul

“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.’” John 6:35

As I write, a cardinal outside my window scratches in the snow, foraging for what’s been dropped by the birds at the feeder. Just above him is a plate of sunflower seeds, his favorite treat. He could easily fly up to it and have a feast instead of scrounging for stray seeds on the ground. But he doesn’t seem interested in looking up.

He’s reminding me of myself at times. I’ll spend hours reading the latest Christian book, hoping to find a bit of wisdom about God or an insight into the Bible, when I could be feasting on the very Word of God sitting on the shelf beside me. When Jesus said, “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,” He wasn’t talking about regular food and water. He was using a word picture that we relate to. He was speaking of spiritual nourishment which comes from Him and sustains us for life’s journey.

Only Jesus can answer the questions buried inside every human heart. Only He can supply our deepest needs. Look up! He has prepared a feast for your soul!

SCRIPTURE FOCUS
John 6:32-40

INSIGHT
Feast on God’s Word today and don’t settle for less.

THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
Deuteronomy 28-29
Psalm 93
Acts 17

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