If Any Man Series 4

09 April 2017 - If Any Man Series 4 – Manna by Dorothy Callies

John 6:51 Jesus said, “I am the living bread which came down from heaven: IF ANY MAN eat of this bread, he (you) shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is My flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”

The story from John chapter six begins with five thousand men plus women and children being fed with fishes and breads. There were miracles when it was multiplied with only five loaves of barley bread and two little fish. Because of this people followed Jesus and expect Him to feed them with daily food just like the story that happened during Moses’ time and the people were fed with Manna that God had sent for 40 years. [The people said, “Sir, give us this bread always.” John 6:34].

There Jesus introduced Himself as the living Bread of Life and He explained clearly when He said, “I am the bread that gives life . . . Also I am the bread that comes down from heaven” (John 6:33, 41, 42).  Jesus meant that when people accepted Him as their personal Savior, it was the same idea that you “eat of this flesh” which is spiritually speaking just like you eat regular daily bread for your body’s need (John 6:53-56). 

From there people and the religious leaders complained against Jesus since they felt that His teaching was too hard to understand. Many left Him. Finally, He asked the disciples if they, too, wanted to leave Him. Bless Peter! He stayed on.  Peter said, “. . . You have the words that give eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One from God” (John 6:68-69).

Jesus came down from heaven to give His life for the world. He is the Manna and if any man, meaning if any one open their hearts to Jesus and invite Him into their lives, they shall live forever. Hallelujah! The windows of heaven are open and God’s blessing are falling upon you right now.  God’s Word is our Manna and we are feasting on Manna, meaning we are reading and studying His Word into our souls daily.

Song: The Windows of Heaven are Open

The windows of heaven are open,

God’s blessing are falling tonight.

There’s joy, joy, joy in my heart,

Since Jesus made everything right.

I gave Him my old tattered garment,

He gave me a robe of pure white;

I’m feasting on Manna from heaven,

And that’s why I’m happy tonight.

(Inspiring Choruses, Author unknown)

May the Lord bless you richly!!!

Dorothy