Today’s reading is John 6:22-44
“Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.””
John 6:26-29 ESV
http://bible.com/59/jhn.6.26-29.esv
All,
This stands out because Jesus says, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” Is believing in Jesus work? Is it a sacrifice? Is it easy? When we believe Jesus, it implies that we know what Jesus wants us to do in situations. How do we know that? Spending time with Jesus? Reading the Bible? Spending time in a community of believers? Yes, yes and yes. The hardest thing to me about believing Jesus is that it often conflicts with what I think is best. Then a choice needs to be made and it’s never easy. Please pray that we and our friends “believe” Jesus today in every situation. Please pray for John and Brack as they are building their group.