THE BREAD OF LIFE

Just a short article this morning. In Hebrew 'bread' was considered the staff of their lives. A staff was used to herd sheep. You could use the staff to move the sheep in whatever direction you needed and while they watched their sheep they would lean on their staff. It supported them in many ways this stick or staff as it was called.

Jesus is often called the Bread of life in the bible. He used bread at the last supper and told them this was His body. There are many illustrations I could give about bread from the bible. But consider this: If Jesus is the bread of life then he wants us to lean on Him when we are burdened, when we are tired, when life seems to be pressing down upon us and when we just don't think we can go on. He will hold us up. Today, if you are going through a valley close your eyes and ask the Lord to lift you up. He knows your every thought, every tear and every sorrow. He cares for you. He WANTS to help. A noted preacher from the 19th century, Smith Wiggleworth had a powerful message. He was God's humble servant and thousands came to Christ through his ministry. What was his secret? It was two simple words. Smith told people, 'Only Believe'. All Jesus wants from you today is to believe. Do you believe that He died on the cross for your sins? Do you believe that He rose on the third day? Do you believe that you can call on Him and lean on Him right now. If so, rejoice because your name is written in the Book OF Life! You are His cherished child! Never forget this fact.

Rev. Jerry