Scripture: John 6:56-69
Life is difficult to deal with at times. We try, and we fail. We make mistakes and are judged. People blame and stay away even from those they love. Who said we have to judge? Who said we have to blame? But doesn't God's law demand such justice? Doesn't even death come as the final judgment on our lives?
But judgment and death are not the final word. In our gospel reading we hear the good news that Jesus offers us his flesh and blood to eat. He offers us his death and resurrection. Yes, death is difficult, but when we die with Jesus, we also get his resurrection! Jesus promises us his life and forgiveness to get us beyond judgment and death. The Spirit of Jesus gives us new life and calls us each day to live by trusting in him.
Prayer: Merciful Father, your mercy in Jesus defeats our death. Your mercy in Jesus is given to us in the bread and wine of his Supper. As we eat his body and drink his blood, give us his resurrection. Give us trust in him. Amen.
Life is difficult to deal with at times. We try, and we fail. We make mistakes and are judged. People blame and stay away even from those they love. Who said we have to judge? Who said we have to blame? But doesn't God's law demand such justice? Doesn't even death come as the final judgment on our lives?
But judgment and death are not the final word. In our gospel reading we hear the good news that Jesus offers us his flesh and blood to eat. He offers us his death and resurrection. Yes, death is difficult, but when we die with Jesus, we also get his resurrection! Jesus promises us his life and forgiveness to get us beyond judgment and death. The Spirit of Jesus gives us new life and calls us each day to live by trusting in him.
Prayer: Merciful Father, your mercy in Jesus defeats our death. Your mercy in Jesus is given to us in the bread and wine of his Supper. As we eat his body and drink his blood, give us his resurrection. Give us trust in him. Amen.