Names of Jesus Advent: Bread of Life (November 30)

This advent blog series will help draw you closer to the Person of Jesus, the lover of your soul.

November 30: Bread of Life

“And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.””

John 6:35 (NKJV)

Bread has been a staple of survival throughout history. When reflecting on Jesus’ name, “Bread of Life,” I am drawn to the exodus journey. The Israelites wandered in the desert. Hot. Hungry. Tired. Thirsty. Yet, God, in His lovingkindness, provided manna for them every single morning. This mystery bread from heaven was their source of physical sustenance in the wilderness.

In the same way, we need Jesus, the Bread of Life, every single day. As we wander through the wilderness, we need to rely on Him and Him alone. He promises that those who come to Him will never hunger. We can rest in His fullness.

He not only provides everything we need, He invites us into communion (or co-union) with Him through bread. When celebrating the Last Supper, the Lord Jesus instituted what we call communion. Through this, He declared that the bread is His body, and the wine, His blood. Every time we partake of the bread and wine, we are remembering what He has done, receiving Him anew, and anticipating His coming again.

Deep intimacy is found in the Bread of Life.

Advent is a time to take of the Bread of Life and remember that He who delivered you is faithful to sustain you.

Advent is a time to take of the Bread of Life and receive life and life abundantly from Him. We seek no other source.

Finally, Advent is a time to take of the Bread of Life and anticipate His next advent, when He comes on the clouds for His Bride.

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