John 6, 365 DAYS OF LOVE #23: OPENING A DOOR

Passage: Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand, Jesus Walks on the Water, Jesus the Bread of Life, Many Disciples Desert Jesus


Memory Verse: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" -Isaiah 6:8


Notes: (v.1-15) Jesus had performed signs and miracles for the people, and wanted to feed them. But they only had a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish. Jesus had the people sit down, and proceeded to take the loaves, give thanks, and distribute the food. When they finished eating, there were TWELVE BASKETFULS of leftovers!! And there had been five-thousand altogether. How He provides, and then some!! 
-(v.16-24) Jesus had gone to a mountain by himself and had not returned by evening, so his disciples set off across the late. After having rowed for about 3 miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, WALKING ON WATER, and they were terrified. But Jesus reassured them by saying, "It is I; don't be afraid." 
-(v.25-59) "Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the son of Man will give you."
"Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." 
Be HUNGRY for Jesus! 
This reminded me of Jeremiah 15:16; "When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear you name, O LORD God Almighty." In this past school year, I think God has really been teaching me to hunger for His WORD. In the beginning of the year (around October), I was convicted to start memorizing Bible verses to hide His word in my heart so that "I might not sin against [Him]" (Psalm 119:9-11). Then, at Winter Retreat, one of the main points of Greg's message was to live by the SWORD of God. That was when I began journaling my Bible studies each day and committed myself to read one chapter per day, starting in Matthew. It's been incredibly amazing to see what God wants to teach me, and I can't wait to learn more! Let me hunger for you, Jesus!!
-(v.60-70) Many disciples left Jesus because his teachings were too hard for them. But Jesus said, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled him." 



ACT OF LOVE: Today, I opened the door for some people as I was entering and leaving lunch. The end! :)