At the end of the long discourse on the Eucharist in chapter 6 of St. St. John, murmuring, discontent and rejection punctuate this magnificent explanation, it would seem, but not quite. Peter makes the final statement in a positive vein: "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of everlasting life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." (Jn 6:69)
There are many "hard sayings" and demands for believers to accept and follow, but Jesus doesn't wince or back down from them. He pulls our faith, stretches it, and rewards it with himself. Who would not want to follow such strength, and at the same time, such tenderness? When Jesus is at the root of our faith-equation, be it belief in the Eucharist, or Paul's admonitions on marriage, it is Jesus who makes it all possible, all worthwhile. Dear Jesus, may we come to know and love you for who you are and trust not in our doubts but in the power of your Word.
Bro.Rene
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