St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff.
10.05.25 Today's gospel *John 6: 60-69* *Reflection* Make it easy for them!" That seems to be the slogan today. "Don't set the bar too high!" "Don't make it difficult!" Unfortunately, the best things in life and the truest things in life are sometimes the hardest to acquire and to achieve. Quite often, the truest things in life are the hardest to discern. If we make them easy, then we make them less than what they are. Jesus didn't make following him easy for the disciples. Instead, he made it even more challenging. He made sure those seeking him knew the stakes involved; so for that reason, he refused to water down the challenge to them. While I want people to come to Jesus and receive his grace that has been so freely offered, I surely don't want to rob his message of its bite, of its power, or of its demands. Jesus calls us to follow a road that sometimes may be tough, but it leads to a wonderful place of glory and grace. Don't let his challenging words put you off. He is the only way. *Prayer* "Lord Jesus, you have the words of eternal life. Help me to cast aside doubt and fear, and to embrace your words with trust and joy. I surrender my life to you. Be the Lord and Captain of my heart, my will, my thoughts, and my actions. When I am tempted to walk away, remind me of the life and love I find only in you. Give me the grace to remain faithful, even when the path is difficult. Strengthen my heart with the courage of Peter, that I may always say, 'To whom shall I go?' You alone are my Savior. Thank you for the life and love you offer. In your name, I pray." *Amen* .
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