True Bread

When the crowds asked Jesus for a sign, citing the manna in the desert that God, working through Moses gave the Hebrews, a pretty spectacular sign, they did not anticipate  the "true bread" that Jesus offered them. (cf. Jn 6: 30-35). Naturally they were thinking literally of bread, and who wouldn't want bread that came down from heaven (heavenly bread), that was available daily, and that guaranteed (along with faith), eternal life?  As this discourse continues, the crowds hear that Jesus is that heavenly bread, and objections arise. Some leave in disbelief.  But for those who do believe and accept, this is the food for the journey, the access to Jesus that puts us as close to him, as the crowds were, and even more so, as he becomes part and parcel with us as the sacred bread is absorbed into our systems.  We can't live long without eating, and certainly we cannot sustain much of a spiritual life without eating this true bread.  What a thoughtful, caring gift, one for which we cannot thank Jesus enough!
Bro. Rene