Daily Devotion for March 26, 2025

Devotion:

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Read John 6:22-27.

The day before this passage, Jesus had performed the miracle of feeding the five thousand, and now the crowd was searching for Him again. But Jesus saw through their motives. They weren’t seeking Him because they believed in Him; they were looking for another meal. They wanted the temporary provision, not the eternal sustenance He offered.  

How often do we do the same? We pray for God to meet our immediate needs—financial security, physical health, emotional comfort—but neglect the deeper spiritual nourishment He offers. Of course, God cares about our physical needs, but Jesus reminds us here that there is something far more important: the “food that endures to eternal life.”  

This passage challenges us to consider what we are truly seeking. Do we want just the blessings, or do we truly want Jesus? Do we put our energy into pursuing earthly success, or are we investing in our relationship with Christ? The bread of this world will always leave us hungry again, but Jesus offers something greater—Himself, the Bread of Life.    

 

Personal Worship Option:

Pray this prayer or another one of your choosing: Lord, I confess that I sometimes chase after things that do not last. I seek comfort, success, and provision, yet I neglect the deeper nourishment that only You can provide. Help me to hunger for You above all else. Teach me to work for the food that endures—the life You offer through Your Son. Strengthen my faith and draw me closer to You. Amen.