Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB Devotional for Wednesday. Our Daily Bread 18 May 2022 was written Marvin Williams (our Daily Bread Ministries).
Read Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB Devotional for Wednesday and be blessed.
TOPIC: Crave Him
SCRIPTURE: John 6:25–35
Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB KEY VERSE: Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” – John 6:35
BIBLE IN A YEAR: 1 Chronicles 4–6; John 6:1–21
Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB INSIGHT: The gospel of John includes seven “I am” statements of Jesus. Each of these statements reveals something about Him that helps us understand Him better and is supported by something He’s done. The first of these statements—“I am the bread of life”—comes after Jesus had just fed the five thousand (6:35). The remaining statements are found in chapters 8–15: “I am the light of the world” (8:12); “I am the gate [or door]” (10:7); “I am the good shepherd” (v. 11); “I am the resurrection and the life” (11:25); “I am the way and the truth and the life” (14:6); “I am the true vine” (15:1).
Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB Devotional MESSAGE
Why is it that when we say, “This is the last potato chip I’m going to eat,” five minutes later we’re looking for more? Michael Moss answers that question in his book Salt Sugar Fat. He describes how America’s largest snack producers know how to “help” people crave junk food. In fact, one popular company spent $30 million a year and hired “crave consultants” to determine the bliss point for consumers so it could exploit our food cravings.
Unlike that company, Jesus helps us to long for real food—spiritual food—that brings satisfaction to our souls. He said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35). By making this claim, He communicated two important things: First, the bread of which He spoke is a person, not a commodity (v. 32). Second, when people put their trust in Jesus for forgiveness of sin, they enter into a right relationship with Him and find fulfillment for every craving of their soul. This Bread is everlasting, spiritual food that leads to satisfaction and life.
When we place our trust in Jesus, the true Bread from heaven, we’ll crave Him, and He’ll strengthen and transform our lives.
Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB Devotional for Wednesday
REFLECT: Why do you think we crave things we know can never satisfy the deepest cravings of our souls? What are some practical practices that will help you crave Jesus more?
PRAY: Jesus, Bread of Life, may I crave You and find all I need in Your perfect provision.
READ: Our Daily Bread 15 May 2022 – Monkeying with the Cosmos
Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB Devotional for Wednesday. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread. our daily bread booklet. Our Daily Bread 18th May 2022 ODB Devotional for Wednesday.