TOPIC: WHY DO YOU FOLLOW JESUS
Bible Reading: 2 Kings 18-19; John 6:22-44
Memory verse: “Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed” John 6:27 (KJV)
In his reply to the devil when tempted with bread while He was on a forty fast, Jesus said, “…It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” Matthew 4:4 (KJV). This implies that while food is important there is something more that man needs to keep him going; the word of God.
However, the devil has blinded the minds of many such that they see the physical food as more important than the spiritual food needed to build their spirit. Lack of proper nourishment of the word has caused many to become shallow spiritually and lightweights before the devil. Many serve God today and confess Him because of their fear of the unknown with respect to food, shelter and finance, hence limiting God in their lives.
Many today exert a lot of energy just to get money for food to eat and hardly take time out for the word which will give them everlasting life. While food is very important and helps keep our physical bodies, it is the meat that endureth unto everlasting life which only the word, Jesus gives, that truly matters at the end of the day. People run after God for reasons other than spiritual growth. No wonder Jesus berated the crowd who were looking for Him after the miracle of the loaves and fishes; they were out for more food!
He told them in John 6:26 (KJV), “…Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.” He went on in verse 27, “Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” Why are you following Jesus? Is it because of food, or money or because of eternal life?
Action Plan: Look into your walk with Jesus and ask yourself what has been the main reason why you follow Him.
Bro. Worthmore Aghanenu