Jesus is still in discussions with the Jews concerning bread. They want more miracle, but Jesus tells them they are looking for temporary amusement rather than eternal salvation. He is the bread of life, the only one who can save them. Now they are getting a little irritated. Don't they know His family? Didn't they watch Him grow up. What's with these crazy claims? And now He tells us to eat His flesh and drink His blood. What?
Jesus is once again speaking about spiritual truths using physical terms. Sometimes I wonder if these people intentionally misunderstand Jesus. Sometimes I wonder if we intentionally misunderstand Him. See, to understand Him means to make changes, to live a different life. To let someone else be in control. Scary stuff. But here's the deal, when we let go, when we dive in, when we take that scary step - we find what we've been searching for. We find confidence, peace, patience, self-control, joy, and love in the here and now. And we find eternal life on the last day. Wow, pretty sweet deal.
So, are you intentionally misunderstanding Jesus? Holding on too tight to control and sinking into despair? You need to look no further than Jesus Christ. I am reminded of the lyrics in "How He Loves Us" - "If grace is an ocean we are sinking." Doesn't that sound wonderful?
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