Devotion:
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Read John 6:22-27.
A glance back to the beginning of John 6 reveals a crowd of people who had eaten a grand feast provided by Jesus himself. There was so much food left over that the disciples gathered twelve baskets full after the meal. The crowd followed Jesus in the hope of receiving another satisfying meal, but Jesus told them they needed more than just physical food. They needed to focus on God, give God thanks, and look to God for direction in their spiritual lives.
How can that happen? Jesus says, "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." That is a miracle that will last much longer than feeding five thousand people with a little supply of food.
Today, regardless of all that we have, we need to be sure that we have consumed the bread of eternal life by receiving the gift of salvation through Jesus. We must have the love of Jesus in our hearts and be willing to share this "bread" with people around us. There are still so many who are hungry for eternal life. Will you help feed them?
Personal Worship Option:
Thank you, God, for sending Jesus to us so that we can have the bread that gives us eternal life. Guide our hearts to live for you and to share the good news of the gift of your son. Amen.
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