Who doesn’t love bread? It’s a staple of life the world over. The varieties and shapes of bread reflect the diversity of world culture: Jewish challah, Russian rye, German pumpernickel, French baguettes, Italian focaccia, Irish soda, Arabian pita, Indian chapati, Mexican tortilla, American Wonder. The point? EVERYONE eats BREAD!!! Each American consumes, on average, 53 pounds of bread per year!
I love bread to the point where I eat it every day and if I don’t I start to feel a little grouchy! Some people have even begun to question whether carbs could be addictive in the same way that other substances or behaviors can be. One major study revealed strong evidence that high-carb meals stimulate regions of the brain that are associated with cravings and rewards. I’m hooked!
So, what did Jesus mean when he said, “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) On Sunday we explore this amazing saying and Jesus’ reaction to people who just wanted their bellies filled… again! As we have studied how Jesus loves people, we see He doesn’t always give people what they WANT, but He offers them exactly what they NEED.
Satisfied in Christ,
Kurt
P.S. Living water, bread of life, light of the world… Jesus keeps displaying his life and light in the pages of the book of John. That’s what we want to do at our “Tent Fest” event on October 15th! Check out the details and sign up here!