“For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” (John 6:33)

This morning I decided to start my day with a healthy breakfast. As I looked through my refrigerator, I thought that I should have a fresh fruit smoothie. Then I changed my mind, and I thought I should have oatmeal with fresh fruit. After thinking of many terrific options, I settled on French toast smothered in syrup. Not the healthy breakfast I had envisioned. It smelled so yummy, and I was glad I had decided to make it, but I felt a little guilty for not eating a healthier meal. I decided to top the French toast with blueberries. That eased my conscience a little.
Adding blueberries did provide a generous dose of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. So they helped make my breakfast a little healthier. It would have been better though if I left out the syrup and powdered sugar. I had noble intentions when I got up, but I quickly got enticed by the sweets and fats in my kitchen. The Lord used this situation as an opportunity to remind me of the passage we studied on Sunday.
The pastor taught from John 6. This passage talks about Jesus, the Bread of Life. He is the healthy food I need. I get up every day with the intentions of making it a fantastic day with Jesus, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Many times it works out like my breakfast. I have plans on feasting on the Bread of Life, and something else will grab my attention. I end up feeding on something less than the best. I give up the healthy option for junk. When I realize that I made a poor choice, I try to throw a scoop of Jesus on top to ease my conscience.
Although there are some benefits to this, it isn’t the healthiest option. I do get some spiritual nutrients and vitamins. A healthy meal without fats and tons of sugar would be better, though. If I want to be spiritually fit and healthy, I need to feast on the Bread of Life. I shouldn’t just try to add him to top of my desires and plans. It might ease my conscience a little, but it still isn’t best.
Feasting daily, consistently on the Bread of Life needs to be a daily habit. It is a discipline that I must develop. It will take some self denial. I will have to go on a spiritual diet. I may have to give up things that aren’t bad, they just aren’t the best. If I am going to be strong for Jesus, I need to feed my heart and mind with the Bread of Life.
Next time I will choose the fruit smoothie and quiet time with Jesus.

Dear Jesus, I thank you for your gift of salvation. I thank you that you continue with me on my journey. I thank you that you provide all the spiritual nourishment that I need. Let me feast on you. Let me gain my daily strength from the power that comes from above. Keep me from being distracted by superfluous and unnecessary fulfillment. Teach me to find fulfillment and contentment in you.