Abandoning Jesus

“From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more.” John 6:66

Talk about a sad verse of Scripture, this is it. People liked to follow Jesus for a variety of reasons. He was popular, at least with the common man. He was kind, even to the lepers. He was giving, as in feeding five thousand men plus women and children. He was interesting, as in more exciting to hear than the arguing between the Pharisees and Sadducees. In the modern world we could say that Jesus put on a good show and fed the people while He did it. But when it came down to calling them to a faith life, looking at the Father instead of the world; when it came time to call them to believe in that which was contrary to their perceived ideas; well it was different. Then the crowds of disciples left Him.

What about us? Are we in it with Jesus for the good things? Are we liking the “moving” worship services spiced with espresso coffee? Are we loving the variety of services our church “provides” for us? Are we loving the good show and not the Savior? Jesus looked at all those loving the good show and told them difficult things about really following Him. They left? What are we looking for in Jesus? Are we looking for a good show or a Lord who has expectations of us? Will the next and better “good show” pull us away from our current one? Or will we be satisfied with serving instead of being served? Will we be content to eat the True Bread of Life or demand glazed donuts with it? This moment in Jesus’ ministry was truly a sad story.

Dear Father, help me focus on Jesus and not seek the “good show” that attracts the flesh but leaves the spirit unfed. Amen. 

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