Daily Devotions

“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the Bread of Life. Whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.’”

(John 6:35)

Every journey—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—requires nourishment. We can’t move forward on willpower alone. We need something deeper than food and water. We need soul-sustenance. In John 6:35, Jesus doesn’t just offer guidance or inspiration—He offers Himself. “I am the Bread of Life,” He says. Not a bread among many, but the Bread—the One who satisfies our deepest longings, answers our aching questions, and fills the hunger that nothing else can touch.

In his book Into Thin Air, Jon Krakauer tells the harrowing true story of a Mount Everest expedition. One climber, Andy Harris, stayed too long at the summit and began to run dangerously low on oxygen during the descent. Disoriented and exhausted, he radioed base camp to say he’d found oxygen canisters—but insisted they were empty. Others knew the canisters were full and urged him to use them. But Harris refused, believing what he needed was not there. Tragically, he died—starved for oxygen, surrounded by supply.

This story illustrates something painfully true about the human condition. Many of us are spiritually depleted—searching for meaning, purpose, and peace. And yet, we overlook the One who is right in front of us. Like Harris, we can be convinced that what we most need isn’t available, even when it’s within reach.

Jesus' invitation is personal and present: “Whoever comes to Me…” It’s not a command to perform, prove, or earn. It’s a call to draw near. A gentle but urgent invitation to be filled—not just for a moment, but for eternity.

As we move through life’s mountains and valleys, may we remember: the Bread of Life is not something we strive to gain. He’s already given. We don’t have to earn Him—we simply come, with open hands and surrendered hearts.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for being the Bread of Life—our true and lasting nourishment. You alone satisfy the hunger that nothing else can reach. Today, we come to You with gratitude: for Your saving grace, for Your sustaining presence, and for the hope You offer in every season. Open our eyes, and the eyes of all who are searching, to see You as the true source of life. Teach us to recognize You not only in our own hunger, but in the faces of those who suffer without food, shelter, or hope. Give us courage to respond with compassion, knowing that in serving them, we are serving You. In Your holy and merciful name we pray. Amen.