The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. John 6:63 (NLT)
We all know how to feed our bodies, but do we know how to feed our spirits?
Jesus says He is the bread of life, and anyone who comes to Him will never hunger or thirst again (John 6:35). Now, we all know that we won’t last long without food and water. But Jesus wasn’t talking about our physical hunger in this verse. He was talking about a spiritual hunger.
Have you ever noticed that when you share a heart-to-heart conversation with someone, a special moment when you connect on deeper level, you feel so good about your relationship? Jesus is saying in our verse today that His words bring warmth, love and strength into our lives, much like a heart-to-heart conversation. He doesn’t usually speak in an audible voice, but He speaks to us Spirit to spirit through His Word.
A relationship with Jesus satiates our spiritual hunger and causes joy and strength to rise up in us. But developing this relationship needs to become a habit. We all have daily hygiene and health habits such as brushing our teeth that help us stay looking, smelling and feeling good. We also need a daily spiritual habit, called devotions, to keep us spiritually healthy.
You’re reading this devotional, and that is a fantastic start! But make sure you don’t rush through it like something you’re trying to check off a list. Each day, take the time to think about what you’ve just read and let Jesus’ words fill you.