April 24th, 2024

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff. 15.04.24.  
 Today's gospel           
John 6:22-29 

... 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” 26 Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate your fill of the loaves. 27 Do not work for the food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.” 28 Then they said to him, “What must we do to perform the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”

 *Comments* 

Friends, Jesus offers us material and spiritual gifts. The disciples followed Him in this text, to get more bread. They wanted to be fed and not to lack ordinary food. Jesus has more to give. He offers the food and the drink of eternal life. The food and drink of His love and the love of God which will never get stale or run dry. This is the food of faith - prayer is the nourishment of faith.

 *Let us pray. *   

Lord Jesus Christ, may we always hunger not only for physical food but also for Spiritual food that endures for eternal life. We thank You for Your generosity. Increase our faith in You and strengthen us daily.

Amen.