The Bread of Life

Jesus said, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst" (Jn.6:35). He had just fed the 5,000 and he was again being pressed to give a "sign" so the people would believe in Him. In metaphorical language that speaks to the most basic of human felt needs (hunger and thirst) Jesus declared that faith/belief in Him would satisfy completely (shall not hunger...shall never thirst) the spiritual needs of our soul. Notice that He says, "He who believes in me..." pointing to a spiritual rather than physical satisfaction. I hope each of us has found the hunger and thirst of our soul satisfied completely through faith in Christ. It is so true, "That our souls are restless until they find their rest in Him."