The bread of life
Today's focusJesus declares he is the bread of life; whoever comes to him will not hunger, and he will never cast out anyone the Father gives him.
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35And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 36But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. 37All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. 38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Reflection
In this passage, Jesus uses a simple, everyday image to describe a profound spiritual truth. By calling himself the "bread of life," he invites you to see him as the essential source of your soul's nourishment. Just as our bodies require food to survive, Jesus explains that when you come to him and believe on him, you find a deep satisfaction that remains. He promises that those who seek him "shall never hunger" and "shall never thirst."
You may sometimes feel uncertain or worry that you are not enough, but Jesus offers a beautiful assurance here. He declares that he will "in no wise cast out" anyone who comes to him. His purpose is not to reject you, but to fulfill the Father’s will by protecting and keeping those who are given to him. He promises that he will "lose nothing," holding you securely until the last day. This passage reminds you that your life is safe in his hands, and that believing on the Son brings the gift of "everlasting life."
AI-written reflection on the passage above. Let Scripture itself be the main thing.
Reflect
Do you ever fear being turned away by God, and how does Jesus' promise 'I will in no wise cast out' speak to you?
Pray
Jesus, bread of life, I come to you hungry. Thank you that you will never cast me out. Feed my soul today, and keep me safe in your hands until the last day.