Living Bread ~ Jesus
said to them, “I am the Bread of Life; he
who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” John
6:35
During this season of
reflections and renewal, join me in exploring the Bread of Life. When we
encounter Jesus Christ, this Living Bread feeds, satisfies, and transforms us.
Come on this journey and remember this True Bread “is broken for you”. ~ Donna
Oswalt
The twelve disciples of Jesus, those
in His inner circle ask to be taught how to pray. Scholars sometimes refer to
this teaching of Jesus as “the Disciples’ Prayer”. (Luke 11:1-13) The New
Testament uses the Greek mathetes for
‘disciple’ or ‘learner’, most frequently referencing the twelve disciples;
however, this also refers to anyone who follows Jesus, who places faith in
Jesus, who desires to learn to live more like Christ. Essentially, this prayer
becomes our lesson in prayer.
Our senses are dulled by media and
technology; commercialism and wealth create an ever diminishing sensitivity. Living
in a world that teases us with no limits and no boundaries, we lose sight of
what we truly need, stop seeing creation as a gift from God, forget in whose
image we are created. To pray give us
daily bread defines our dependence on God who loves and generously provides
the daily manna we need. When we follow Jesus, recognizing Him as the Bread of
Life, we learn dependence on Him satisfies our spiritual hunger.
Lord,
I am easily influenced by the world and its shiny merchandising. Forgive my
shallow focus, my showy plans, my shameless denial. Let my heart learn to pray,
“Lord, always give us this bread”. – dho
Focus
Point: To pray give us daily bread defines our dependence on God who loves and
generously provides the daily manna we need.
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