*𝚁𝙷𝙰𝙿𝚂𝙾𝙳𝚈 𝙾𝙵 𝚁𝙴𝙰𝙻𝙸𝚁𝙸𝙴𝚂 𝙳𝙰𝙸𝙻𝚈 𝙳𝙴𝚅𝙾𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻*

*𝙵𝚁𝙸𝙳𝙰𝚈 JULY 17TH, 2020*

*THE WORD IS FOOD INDEED*

For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed *(John 6:55 NKJV).*

There are some who still cry to God to fill them afresh, to satisfy their spiritual thirst or hunger. It’s a baseless cry and may yield no results. He knew we were hungry and He sent the Bread from heaven. Today, any Christian who’s begging and crying to God to be filled is wasting his or her time. When Jesus said, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” *(Matthew 5:6)*, He was only introducing the message that He brought to the Jews; the New Testament hadn’t begun yet. He wasn’t talking to the Christian, the new creation. In John 6:35, He said, “...I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” That bread is available to anyone who comes to Him. The question then is: have you come to Him? If you’re born again, yes! You’re in Him through the New Birth; so why are you still hungry? The Bread has come; Jesus is the Bread from heaven (John 6:41). Also, from our theme verse, we read that His Word is the Bread, because Jesus and His Word are one. John 1:14 says, “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us….” So, if you’re experiencing spiritual hunger, what should you do? How do you get filled? “Eat” the Word; get under the ministry of the Word of God. Even now, as the Word of God is coming to you through this devotional, you’re being fed; you’re being nourished spiritually. The Bible says, “...Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). Rather than sing and cry, “Lord, I’m hungry for you,” study the Scriptures, for only the Word of God satisfies your hunger. Now you can understand why the prophet said, “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts” (Jeremiah 15:16).

*CONFESSION*

My hunger has been quenched through the Word of Christ which dwells in me richly in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. My life is upward and forward only; I’m fruitful in every good work as I increase in the knowledge of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

*FURTHER READING*

*John 6:35*
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

*Acts 20:32*
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

*1 Peter 2:2*
As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

*1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*

Acts 25:1-12 & Psalms 7-10

*2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*

Galatians 5:1-12 & Isaiah 37

Indeed bread of life is Jesus

The more I understand it, the happier I am.

It took me a while to understand prayer. It is basically expressing one’s thoughts, emotions, and questions to God. Asking for something with a supplication does not change how the external forces of the world work, but it can shape one’s own dreams and heart. For supplication I usually pray for the wellbeing of those outside of my life understanding, control, and responsibility. When I pray for myself I usually pray for peace.

The African American community played a significant part in shaping the style of worship in America, as have global perspectives and modern understanding.

Very thoughtful!

Hi, Did you know that women are commanded to learn in silence?