Today’s Thought “Safe and Secure?” G. Ward

John 6: ⁶⁶ As a result of this many of His disciples left, and would no longer walk with Him. ⁶⁷ So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to leave also, do you?” ⁶⁸ Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. ⁶⁹ And we have already believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.”

 

To “know” the Lord is with similitude of a marriage relationship and whereas the intimacy shared in that partnership is private, our dependence on the Savior is with that predominant component; it depends on HIM in every way, particularly inwardly (i.e., in soul matters), so that every outward expression thereafter, may exemplify HIS goodness implanted, bringing others to HIS message intended.

Our theme witnesses many proposed disciples of Jesus having heard HIM say that HE is the "Bread of Life" and that true life comes from consuming HIS flesh and blood. That moment separated the "crowd" from the "Twelve," as many abandoned Him, forcing a choice between rejecting His difficult, spiritual message or accepting Him as the source of eternal life; even highlighting a contrast to either be a “fair weather” follower, or a committed disciple and whereas those fleeing more desired a political leader/king, HIS demand was too great.

*The road less traveled is yet HIS demand (Matt.7:13-14).