Impulses for the Way: 30 Days on the Camino De Santiagoಮಾದರಿ

I Am the Bread of Life

Start your time slowing down. Breathe. Pray that God will settle your heart, help you to listen to his voice, and increase your hunger for him.

In today’s video, Barrett reflects on the miracle of Jesus feeding more than 5,000 people with just a few loaves of bread and some fish. Here is part of the gospel writer John’s account of that miracle.

“Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.’

“‘Sir,’ they said, ‘always give us this bread.’

“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 6:32-35, NIV).

What stands out to you in this passage? Reflect on what you see.

Read the passage again, imagining you are part of the crowd coming to Jesus. What are you really seeking from him?

Consider: Do I live as if I believe Jesus is my sustenance for life? Pray and discuss this with God, being willing to confess your self-reliance and your need for him.

Now rest. God is patient, good and loving. You can rest in his promises that he will give you everything you need.