Manna for Your Morning

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.” — John 6:35 (NASB1995) Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread out of heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.” Then they said to Him, “Lord, always give us this bread.” (John 6:32-34 NASB1995) May we always desire Yeshua, the Bread of Life. He is the only One Who can fully satisfy our hunger and quench our thirst.  Psalms 104:15 (AMP) says it is bread that sustains and strengthens man’s heart. “Why do you spend money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight in abundance.” (Isaiah 55:2 AMP)

“ …And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. ” — Matthew 28:20b (NLT) Jesus is Immanuel, “ God with us .” (Matthew 1:23). He is all we need. If we hunger and thirst, Jesus is the Bread of Life and the Living Water. When bound by lies and deception, Jesus is the truth that sets us free. In times of sickness, Jesus is the great Physician. And by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). When we are perplexed or confused, Jesus is the Way, follow Him. When anxious and fearful thoughts come, Jesus is the Prince of Peace. In the midst of the battle, we can raise a banner of victory, because  victory belongs to the LORD! (Proverbs 21:31) Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,  (Colossians 2:6 NASB)

Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”  — John 6:32-33 (NKJV) And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”  (John 6:35) Jesus is the bread of life, who gives life to the world. He is the only One who can satisfy our hunger. That emptiness inside our hearts, hungers for His presence, and nothing else will do. In Matthew 6:11, Jesus taught His disciples to pray: “Give us this day our daily bread” because He is the One who sustains our lives, day by day. In order to live full and satisfying lives, we must partake of Him everyday. So let us respond to Jesus, the same way His disciples did: They said to Him, “ Lord, give us this bread always .” (John 6:34)

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” — Luke 9:20 (NKJV) Who do you say Jesus is? If you are lost, He is the good shepherd, who gives His life for the sheep. (John 10:11) He will lead you, guide you and protect you from the enemy. If you are sick, He is the great physician. If you hunger for more, He is the bread of life. (John 6:35) Jesus says: “ Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. ” (John 6:47) Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “ I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. ” (John 8:12) Jesus is everything we need Him to be and He draws all peoples to Himself (John 12:32) No matter who you are or what you have done, Jesus calls us to come. May we know Him as our Lord and Savior.

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. — Luke 2:7 (NKJV) Have you ever had to call around attempting to make a reservation only to find out everything is full, totally booked? I imagine it was like that for Joseph and Mary as they sought a place to stay in Bethlehem. Well, everyday Jesus stands and knocks on the door of our hearts, desiring for us to open the door and let Him enter. Do you let Him in, or do you hold the door closed because you don’t want Him to see how messy your house is? Or is your heart so cluttered with affections for things of this world, that there is no room for Jesus? Decide everyday, to make room for Jesus in your heart, —His home. He wants to dine with you. Let Him in and partake of the bread of life and be filled with the living water.

The Master said, “Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it’s the main course, and won’t be taken from her.” — Luke 10:42 (MSG) Don’t get so worked up about the events of this world. The worries and distractions of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and will cause you to become unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22). May we be like Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. (Luke 10:39). Why consume an unhealthy snack, when you can feast on a full course that will sustain you and give you strength? Choose Jesus, the main course! He is the bread of life. (John 6:48).

Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, “Who are You?”—knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish. — John 21:12-13 (NKJV) This is now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead (John 21:14 NKJV). This interaction Jesus has with His disciples really shows His heart for the sheep and His desire to fellowship with us. It exemplifies the concern and compassion He has for each and every one of us. Jesus cares about you and He wants to spend time with you. Revelation 3:20 says, He stands at the door and continually knocks. If you hear His voice and open the door, He will come in to you and dine with you and you with Him. Open the door of your heart and dwell among those who know Him. Jesus is the bread of life (John 6:48). If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever (John 6:51). Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Bl...

As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. — John 6:57 (NKJV) What are you feeding on? When we feed on the things of this world, we get worldly results: temporary pleasures that leave us empty and unfulfilled, or anxious and in despair. When we feed on Jesus, we will be richly satisfied. Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35 NKJV). He will show us the path of life; In His presence is fullness of joy; At His right hand are pleasures forevermore (Psalm 16:11). As we feed on Him, we experience true peace. Feed on Him today, and let His life-giving nutrients spread throughout your mind, heart and entire being.

Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” — John 6:67-69 (NKJV) Jesus is the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world (John 1:9). He is the Living Word and the Bread of Life, the very source of our strength. Jesus is the good shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow...(Philippians 2:9-10). Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Jesus is the answer. Why seek any other?

Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.— Psalm 107:8-9 (NKJV) Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled (Luke 6:21). Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst (John 6:35). If you soul is longing for something more, Jesus Christ is the answer. As we take in His goodness, He satisfies our souls. Thank you Jesus!

 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”  — Mark 6:31 (NIV) Sometimes we need to go to a quiet place by ourselves, so we can spend time with Jesus and rest. Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother, however, something special happens when we set aside all distractions and give our undivided attention to the Lord, the Living Word, the Bread of Life. Daily draw near to God, and you will find strength to face the day.

When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” — Matthew 16:13-15 (NKJV) Who do you say Jesus is? Maybe you know Him as, the bread of life, the one who comes down from heaven and gives abundant life to the world (John 6:33). Do you know Him as the light of the world? He will turn your darkness to light. Can you say, He is the ONLY way, the truth and the life? Yes, He is also the Prince of Peace and He has given us His peace. Let us be like Simon Peter and declare, “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God!”

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 (NIV) Jesus is the bread of life. With Him in our hearts, we are fully satisfied, more so than if we had eaten a 3-course meal. He is the One we need to feed on to receive our daily nourishment. However, we should not act like it's a buffet and choose whatever we want on the menu of life. We are to eat the food our heavenly Father provides, and we will never experience the pangs of hunger and emptiness.

Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. Proverbs 10:27 (NLT) Respect and honor the LORD and your life will be lengthened. Let us put God first in all we do and bring glory to His name as His dearly beloved children.

"For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." John 6:33 (NIV) I need more of Jesus in me.  I need more of His unconditional love in my heart. I need more of His abiding peace coursing through my veins. I need His wisdom and discernment to cover my mind. I need more of His fortitude to always be about the Father's business. How about you? While many of us never miss a meal, I think we as believers starve ourselves of the Bread of Life. As much as we need physical food, we need to consume the Living Word, Jesus, the Bread of Life who gives life to the world. Amen. Love, Jackie