Following the Trail of God's Promises: The 40-Day ChallengeSample

33. The Bread of life

God came to us in Jesus Christ, became incarnate. Out of love for us, God became a man like us. As such, close to people, Jesus presents Himself to us: “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." He is the bread that gives life. Not just this earthly life, but eternal life. “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3) What does bread actually mean to you? Something good, essential food - it is hard to imagine how we can live without bread. We need bread every day. When you meet Jesus, you have something good and essential in life. With Him, life is practical and uncomplicated. You trust Him, you walk with Him day by day, and you thank Him. It’s a fulfilled life, no hunger or thirst for anything else. We are no longer looking for “Bread and circuses!” like the ancient Romans - an easy life. For the New Year, we kept hearing that people want health the most. “Only health - nothing else!” And what then when health fails? What remains important and essential is the bread that gives life: Jesus! “Give us this day our daily bread!” (Matthew 6:11) How many times a day do you remember and call on Jesus? For real - not with some superficial phrase, but whispering or saying loudly, “Jesus, help me!” or “Jesus, thank you!”

Jesus is close to you... Be aware of that.

PRACTICAL CHALLENGE

Day 33. Today’s challenge for you is to list the occasions in your life where you resort to looking for and choosing fast food instead of the eternal bread of life. What are the easy victories, quick and short-term solutions, and apparent pearls whose shine is fake that you choose instead of what is right, what is good, what is eternal?