Jesus, seen and known as "the son of Joseph and Mary" (Jn 6: 41) astounded his listeners by the claim that he came down from heaven, that everyone who believes in him will have eternal life, that he is "the bread of life." and whoever eats of this bread, his flesh, will live forever. (cf. Jn 6: 48-51) Pretty outrageous statements for the son of a carpenter! To accept them demands a huge "leap of faith", and hence the realization that faith is not a glib motion of the tongue, but a powerful movement of mind and heart, of the total person to risk this leap. No room for "What if's?" or any hesitation. It's the classic, "all or nothing." We might think of this as we approach our altars today to receive this gift and reaffirm our faith...Yes, Lord, I do believe that this is the bread of life that has come down from heaven and is your flesh given for the life of the world, for my life!
Bro. Rene
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