Come to Jesus: The Bread of Life and Our Eternal Hope

Hey Guys,

One of the deepest longings in the human heart is the desire for fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. We all hunger for something more—whether it’s success, love, or satisfaction. Yet, no matter how much we try to fill this void with worldly things, we always end up feeling unsatisfied. This is because our souls are longing for something deeper, something eternal. In John 6:33-44, Jesus addresses this very need by declaring that He is the "bread of life"—the only one who can truly satisfy the hunger of our souls and give us eternal life.

Jesus: The True Bread from Heaven

In John 6:33, Jesus speaks to a crowd who has just witnessed Him miraculously feed 5,000 people with a few loaves of bread and fish. He says, “For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven and gives life to the world.” Here, Jesus points beyond the physical bread to a greater reality: He Himself is the true bread that God has sent from heaven.

Just as physical bread nourishes our bodies and sustains life, Jesus offers something far greater—spiritual nourishment that brings eternal life. The people of Israel remembered how God had provided manna in the wilderness, but Jesus is making it clear that He is the fulfillment of that provision. He is the bread that doesn't just satisfy for a day but gives life forever.

Our Spiritual Hunger

The Bible teaches that every human being is born spiritually hungry. We are separated from God by our sin, and nothing in this world can fill that emptiness. As Jesus says in John 6:35, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me will not hunger, and he who believes in Me will never thirst.”

Our culture offers many temporary solutions for our hunger: wealth, pleasure, relationships, and success. But in the end, none of these things can truly satisfy the deep need in our souls. We were created for more than what this world can offer. We were created for a relationship with God, and only Jesus, the bread of life, can bring us into that relationship.

The Father's Role in Drawing Us

One of the most profound truths in this passage is found in verse 44, where Jesus says, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him.” This shows us that salvation is not something we can achieve on our own. We don’t naturally seek after God or choose Him. Left to ourselves, we are spiritually blind, dead in our sins, and unable to come to Jesus.

But here is the good news: God is the one who draws us to Christ. He initiates the relationship. The Holy Spirit works in our hearts, opening our eyes to our need for a Savior and drawing us to Jesus. This is why the Gospel is such a message of grace—God doesn’t wait for us to find Him; He reaches out to us, inviting us to come and receive the life He offers.

Responding to the Invitation

Jesus extends an invitation in this passage that echoes throughout the Gospels: Come to Me. He offers life, peace, and eternal satisfaction to all who will turn to Him in faith. But while salvation is God’s work, it requires a response from us. We must come to Jesus. We must believe.

Faith is more than intellectual belief. It’s a wholehearted trust in Jesus as the Savior who died for our sins and rose from the dead. It’s turning away from trying to fill our lives with worldly solutions and instead placing our trust in Jesus alone. He promises that those who come to Him in faith will be saved: “For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:40).

The Promise of Eternal Life

What a promise! Jesus not only offers us spiritual satisfaction in this life but the hope of eternal life. In John 6:44, He assures us that those who come to Him will be raised up on the last day. This means that even in the face of death, we have the hope of resurrection because of what Jesus has done.

This is the heart of the Gospel—Jesus, the bread of life, came to give His life so that we might live forever. His death on the cross paid the penalty for our sins, and His resurrection secured victory over death. For those who trust in Him, death is not the end but the beginning of eternal life in His presence.

Conclusion: Will You Come to Jesus?

The question that this passage leaves us with is simple yet profound: Will you come to Jesus? He is the bread of life, the only one who can meet your deepest needs and give you eternal satisfaction. Have you been trying to fill your life with things that don’t last? Have you found yourself spiritually hungry and unsatisfied? The invitation is open—come to Jesus and find life.

As you reflect on this message, remember that Jesus’ offer of salvation is not just for a select few; it’s for the entire world. He is the bread that gives life to anyone who will come. Will you come to Him today?

Join us this Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church as we dive deeper into John 6:33-44 and explore the life-changing truth that Jesus is the bread of life. We’ll discover what it means to come to Him in faith and how we can find eternal hope in Him.

⛪️ Service Time: 11am
? Location: 132 New Hope Rd. Dyer, Tn 38330

We look forward to seeing you there!

Serving Him,

Bro. Joey