What Jesus Did! 'The Forever Bread' — John 6:51

Saturday, May 12, 2018

[Jesus said,] "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh."
— John 6:51 NLT

Key Thought

Jesus, unlike wheat that has to "die" to be made into flour, is alive. He died and rose again. He is "living bread." The gift of his flesh, taken to the cross and sacrificed as a sin offering for us and then raised up on the third day, is offered so that the world can live forever — so that I can live forever! Jesus is the forever bread!

Today's Prayer

Holy and righteous God, thank you for making salvation so accessible in Jesus. Thank you for living in our world, facing our pain, enduring our ridicule, and facing our death. Thank you for the hope that frees me from the fear of death. Thank you for the confidence this hope gives me in my trials. Thank you for giving me the living bread of Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • John 3:16-17
  • Colossians 1:19-23
  • John 13:1-3

Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, May 12, 2018

A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Sending the Great Helper'
"Dear Beloved, My ascension back to the Father was a wonderful blessing. I know that you would love to have My physical presence with you — to....."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'I Will Pour Out My Spirit' (Ac. 2:18)
"[Peter, on Pentecost, quoting God's promise from Joel 2:] "In [the last] days, I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants — men and women alike —..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Romans 8:1-2
"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life in Christ has set me free from the..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God Directs and Restores Godly People'
"The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds....."

Illustration

Illustration of John 6:51 NLT — [Jesus said,] "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form.

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

More What Jesus Did!