21 Day Challenge: John 6

Verse: John 6:47
I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life.

Thought: Here is a repeat of the same message Jesus was trying to share in John 5. Those who believe in Jesus will have eternal life. A couple thoughts came to me as I was reading the last couple of days and seeing the same thing being said again and again.

1) That bottom line, our purpose in life is to share Jesus with all people, and not just the name...The Salvation. We are called to share with the unbeliever that the only way to have true life is through Christ. That is where every church service should lead, every devotion, every conversation...Until the whole world knows the truth or has had the opportunity to know God it should be our mission. It should be our way of life. It was Jesus' life work to fulfill His Father's Will.

2) Is the reaction of the people. These people saw the miracles. They reaped the benefits of God's love first hand. They were living the stories we read about. Yet, they were in it for the benefits. The filled stomachs. The excitement. The wonder. They saw the earthly stuff forgetting the heavenly. Isn't that what happens even now. A person walks into the church of our lives who is struggling, they need help. We know they need God. Often times we welcome them in and provide for their fleshly needs. Food, shelter, clothing...that is what Jesus did...All the while we are sharing Jesus and His love with them. They accept it in the moment because their needs are being met. When the need is met and life returns to "normal" they move on often times just seeking life needs instead of eternal life. When that happens we must continue sharing the message because ultimately it is their decision to make. We are just asked to share the message.

Prayer: Lord, help me to seize every opportunity to share the salvation message with everyone. May the words fall on fertile hearts ready to accept eternal life with you. However, help me to remember that you gave us a free will and that every decision and choice is their's to make. I pray that I do not get discourage and give up, but continue to share until Jesus returns to take us home.