When Jesus says, “I am the bread of life,” those hearing him just don’t get it. They cannot seem to move their brains beyond a literal, physical understanding of what he is saying to a spiritual one. We get it. It takes much more effort to dive underneath the surface of what we see or hear or read. To do so means asking questions about the context, wondering about underlying messages or overarching themes, and being willing to look from different angles or vantage points.
When Jesus says, “I am the bread of life,” what does that mean to you? Imagine a loaf of bread, warm from the oven. What comes to mind – the smell, the texture, the taste, nourishment? How does Jesus’ sacrificial love for us offer the same gifts? What do you think Jesus means in calling himself the bread of life? How might a relationship with him satisfy areas of your life that feel empty?
Offer a prayer of thanks for the life-giving love of Jesus.
