In what ways can believers "feed on" Jesus spiritually today? Setting the scene “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him.” (John 6:56) What “feed on” means Jesus uses vivid, physical language to describe an ongoing, intimate dependence on Him—much like our bodies depend on daily bread (John 6:35). Feeding on Christ is a spiritual, continual reception of His life, grace, and truth. Practical ways believers feed on Jesus today • Scripture as daily bread – “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4) – Read, meditate, memorize, and obey the Word (Psalm 119:103; Colossians 3:16). – Let the Spirit turn printed words into personal nourishment (John 16:13-14). • The Lord’s Supper – “Is not the cup of blessing we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread we break a participation in the body of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10:16) – Communion renews fellowship, stirs gratitude, and proclaims His death until He comes (1 Corinthians 11:26). • Prayerful communion – Drawing near “with confidence to the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16) keeps hearts aligned with His. – Conversational prayer turns everyday moments into shared life with Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:17). • Obedient abiding – “If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love.” (John 15:10) – Each act of obedience opens wider channels for His life to flow in us (Galatians 2:20). • Fellowship with believers – Christ is encountered in His body, the church (Ephesians 4:15-16). – Regular gathering stirs love and good works (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Dependence on daily grace – “My grace is sufficient for you.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) – Moment-by-moment reliance combats self-sufficiency and keeps spiritual hunger keen. • Worship and praise – “My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.” (Psalm 63:5) – Adoration lifts eyes from earthly cravings to the Bread of Life. Promises attached to feeding on Jesus • Ongoing union—“remains in Me, and I in him” (John 6:56). • True satisfaction—“Whoever comes to Me will never hunger” (John 6:35). • Eternal life—“He who eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:58). Cautions and encouragements • Empty ritual cannot replace genuine faith (John 6:64). • Spiritual appetite grows as we taste and see the Lord’s goodness (Psalm 34:8). • Keep coming; the table is never bare, and the Host never tires of filling His people. |
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