John 6:60–71
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
“He went on to say, ‘This is why I told you earlier that no one is capable of coming to me on his own. You get to me only as a gift from the Father.’” John 6:65
Not long before his crucifixion, Jesus was teaching in the meeting place at Capernaum and was explaining that he was the bread of life and anyone who ate this bread would live forever!
The Jews started fighting among themselves: “How can this man serve up his flesh for a meal?” Jesus’ disciples were among them and they too were having a hard time with this concept.
Later, Jesus said to his doubting disciples, “what would happen if you saw the Son of Man ascending to where he came from?”
Would they believe him then? Would they have faith in him then?
Jesus’ disciples did not know then what we know now. By faith we believe in Jesus’ resurrection and ascension into heaven. During Holy Communion we partake of his broken body and the blood he shed for our sins. And, by faith in Jesus Christ, we have been given the wondrous gift of the Holy Spirit. This gift connects us with each and we follow the light of Jesus’ teachings together.
Thank you God, for sending your son to save us and for the gift of your spirit that keeps us connected to your will for our lives! Amen
Carolyn Hornick
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