The Sign

Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?" Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent." John 6:28-29

Do you believe? Not just that Jesus was a rabbi that revolutionized the world. But that he is the incarnate GOD.

Read through John 6:25-70. There are many fantastic insights to be found. I dare say if you read this passage anew every week for the next year you would find something new, something fresh, something fantastic every time. But for today. Do you believe?

Have you taken the time to play with the concept of doubt thoroughly enough to solidify the faith of truth you proclaim?

The followers in this story demanded a sign. They even suggested the type of sign they where looking for. Referring back to “The Bread from Heaven”; the manna their forefathers ate in the desert.

Jesus then declares, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”… “I am the bread of life”…

Now, there are many truths to ponder here, but for today –

Is Jesus the sign that is to confirm the belief of the followers? They wanted a sign of bread (very literal) and he says he is the bread.

There must be a proof, a reason, a sign for belief to grow. Jesus says he is that proof. Again, not just an ancient teacher – the incarnate GOD.

Further into the text we see in verse 45 another throwback, this time to Isaiah. “Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me.”

Possibly – if we are having trouble listening and learning from the Father – maybe we haven’t yet believed in the one he has sent, Jesus. Maybe we are continuing to look for signs, for proof, for confirmation, when in fact he is the sign, the proof, the confirmation.

Are we sure this is how this whole life thing works? Take some time to contemplate, to in fact doubt, just for analysis. Then get back to the “Bread from Heaven”, for he is not only the sign, but our salvation.

“Then the LORD said to Moses, "I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions.” Exodus 16:4

Just enough for today. There will be more bread tomorrow.

Have Faith. Walk.

Fullness

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:16-19)

Fill us Lord. Make us overflow. So that all may be filled. So that your name is glorified. And all will be complete. Amen