I am the Bread of Life

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In response, Andrew offered up the information of a small boy who had 5 barley loaves and 2 small fish with the question, “How far will they go among so many?”

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Jesus had the people sit down and blessed the barley loaves and fish, and after the multitude ate and were satisfied, 12 baskets of leftovers were gathered.

Those on the hillside and plain started to whisper, “Surely, this is the prophet who is to come into the world.”

The intent of Jesus in asking the question was to test Philip and his thoughts.

In his mind, he was thinking in earthly terms; he was thinking of the physical aspect of the ‘bread’ as food only to fill the stomachs of those who were being taught. He was not thinking of the spiritual/eternal implications of the question.

It is true that these people followed him because they saw something in Jesus they wanted. Some wanted food, while others recognized Him as something more, someone God had blessed and someone who was OF God.

Yet, in chapter 5: 19-21 we read that:

19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed.”

He goes on to say in verse 24: “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life (eternal).

Jesus knew those in the crowd, those who wanted earthly food, and those who wanted heavenly food and salvation. He still does today.

He blessed the food because His Father was active THEN, and God answered and provided far beyond what was expected.

In the midst of our life struggles, God is often weaning us for greater service, and when we earnestly seek his face, He will provide loaves and fishes for us in the lonely place.

Be blessed and filled with faith.

Tim Lasiuta

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