Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life. John 6: 27
Is this not the heart of Jesus’ message to us? John’s Gospel is one of mysticism and symbolism. In it, we know to look for the spiritual truths that lie beneath the obvious. In doing so, we discover God’s invitation to wholeness and holiness.
In proclaiming himself to be The Bread of Life, Jesus reveals the essence of what he hops hopes we will come to understand: that in setting aside the anxieties and stressors that are part of daily life, we will encounter God. As we chafe at that which irritates us or cling to past hurts, we cannot change. We remain stubborn, simmering pots of dissatisfaction and victimization.
In proclaiming himself to be The Bread of Life, Jesus reveals the essence of what he hops hopes we will come to understand: that in setting aside the anxieties and stressors that are part of daily life, we will encounter God. As we chafe at that which irritates us or cling to past hurts, we cannot change. We remain stubborn, simmering pots of dissatisfaction and victimization.
But Jesus offers us an alternative: The Bread of Life is not only a salve for our hurts and balm for our battered hearts and minds, it is Christ’s invitation to dwell enter into the very heart of God. With it, we cannot remain the same. Through it, we are transformed into a new creation, infused with compassion, joy, hope and love. By it, we ingest the fuel necessary to love each other as Christ loves us.
The choice is ours.
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