Today we remember when Jesus gave His disciples the gift of the Last Supper (Luke 22:14-20). “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Jesus broke the bread Himself and gave it to them, symbolizing how the Bread of Life would be broken for their sake.
They had heard Him speak about being the Bread of Life, but like so many of His words, they couldn't have possibly understood the deeper meaning before His death and resurrection. But at this table, they received Him and His words, and believed them, even without understanding.
Jesus, the Word made flesh, gives us this powerful insight: consume Me (the Word of God) daily and you will never die. Then He offered His flesh as a final sacrifice for sin, conquering death, and being resurrected, secured salvation for all who believe in Him.
After they received greater revelation, how thankful the disciples must have been that they had believed and were faithful even when they didn't understand. This is faith. And this is where He is calling us to live today.
Let's feast today on the Bread of Life, Jesus, who is the Word made flesh. Let's sit and listen to what He has for us today, even if we have questions. He likes questions, actually. And He loves when, even without a full understanding of His Word, we believe and follow Him anyway.
