Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on Him God the Father has set His seal.

— John 6:27

19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.

20 For His invisible attributes, 
namely, His  eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.

— Romans 1:19-20

For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall

— 1 Peter 1:24

When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever Br hears He will speak, and He will declare to you the things that are to come.

— John 16:13

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Christ’s grace and God’s love be with you.

Physical realities often blind us to spiritual realities. Apart from the Holy Spirit’s help, we often remain stuck in confusion, unable to discern the eternal truth that Jesus has offered to us. Our own sinfulness leads us to ignore or miss the wealth of evidence God provides to bolster our faith. Nature and history testify to God’s sovereign power. The unified perfection of God’s Word and the Holy Spirit help us grasp the wonder of who God is and all He offers for eternity beyond what we physically see, touch and feel.

For our spiritual needs, Jesus’ profound teaching also explains the Father’s supernatural work to draw believers to His Son, Jesus Christ, and salvation. Jesus invited all to “come” as He offered Himself as the key to this life and eternity. Those who believe in Jesus follow Him into eternity. There who refuse Him in unbelief walk away from life’s highest calling and greatest prize toward eternal death. Jesus’ words set clear-cut boundaries that demand a response. Let’s answer to Jesus’ invitation and come to Him to have the eternal life.