Jesus uses seven “I am” metaphors to describe himself.
- “I Am the Bread of Life”
- “I Am the Light of the World”
- “I Am the Door”
- “I Am the Good Shepherd”
- ” I Am the Resurrection and the Life”
- “I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life”
- “I Am the True Vine”
“Then 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
He used the metaphor, “I am the bread of life.” to show that he eternally will sustain us. In comparison to physical food, in which we will again be hungry.
Jesus had just fed the five thousand, yet people were asking for another miracle to prove he was who he said he was. “Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.” John 6:26
Jesus was making a point that He Himself was what they should have been hungry for. Today we find ourselves doing the same thing. We long to fulfill our worldly cravings. We long for wealth, fame, glory, things that only remain in this world. Jesus brings more to the table than all of these things. He brings unconditional love, forgiveness, and he will maintain our needs. Most importantly, He offers eternal life to those who believe in him. I’m all about a nice house, and a nice car. I am guilty of this myself. I look around and see material things, and hope that one day I can afford them. But why do we long for these things? They will not sustain us permanently. We will always get hungry again. That truck will break down. That house will fall apart. Seek for the bread of life, you will never be hungry again.
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