“Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11
Nourish
There are few things I love more than homemade bread and it just so happens that one of the many perks of having my Mother-in-Love as a neighbor, is receiving a loaf straight from the oven every week.
Answering the door, the fresh bread wrapped tightly in a tea towel is graciously placed into my waiting, open hands. I don’t know about you, but that first yeasty, whiff just smells of home to me, and biting into a warm slice? Well, it’s nothing but pure comfort, one that satisfies my hunger, filling the empty feeling I have deep within. What appears to be a simple loaf of bread is actually an unselfish gift her of time, thoughtfulness, ability, and love offered just for me to enjoy. I don’t ever want to take even a single crumb for granted!
“Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.” John 6:48-51 (NLT)
The world would have us trying to fill up on things that only leave us feeling empty and wanting more, so what better way for Jesus to describe Himself than Bread? After all, He is a fragrant offering leading us to our eternal Home (Eph. 5:2), the One who’s abounding in comfort (2 Corinth.1:5), and who nourishes the deepest longings of our souls. Sound good? Let’s “taste and see!”
Jesus is knocking. Will I, will you, answer with open hands ready to receive the Bread of Life that’s so graciously waiting? He tells us that if we do, we will never be hungry again.(John 6:35) He meets our needs, fills our voids, quiets our cravings. Jesus IS the unselfish Gift of love. His body, the Bread, was broken and offered just for you and me.(Luke 22:19)
“He replied, ‘It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.’ ‘Yes it is, Lord,’ she said. ‘Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table. Then Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, you have great faith!’” Matthew 15:26-28a (NLT)
Let’s not ever take even a single “crumb” for granted.
Jesus at the table,
Jesus at its head,
Jesus who is able
to give the needed bread
to feed the wan and hungry heart,
to nourish famished soul,
to take that which may fall apart,
and with love, make it whole.
The only thing that is required
for this Grace of Graces,
is letting our pride be retired
and taking humble places
at the brimming Heaven’s feast,
where, to Him, we’re best, not least.
Andrew, I think this is your best one yet! Thank you!
Just love this! And Jesus who smells like home – what a wonderful image!
I’m blessed in a husband who bakes and works from home. Returning at the end of a tiring day to be welcomed by rolls straight out of the oven is heavenly.
Your FMF Neighbour #15
Liz, you and I have been given true gifts haven’t we? The “heavenly” smell of home and Home! Thank you so much for stopping in. I really do appreciate it!
The Bread of Life. Living Water..Nourishment for our eternal souls. What a blessing to have a mother-in-love next door to Nourish your human heart with selfless acts of kindness. ❤
She is a true gift and my greatest encourager!!! I am truly blessed! Thank you for being so faithful here Jane. You are an encouragement to me as well! 🥰
Love that you used the Bread of Life to talk about nourishment!. He definitely is a fragrant offering – and nothing smells more like Home!
You are blessed to have a mother-in-law who keeps you in fresh earthly bread!
Oh my Jerralea, don’t I know how blessed I am! The Holy Spirit does amuse me sometimes in the things He uses to teach me what I need! Thank you for taking your time to comment. I really appreciate it!