The day after Jesus miraculously feeds 5000 people, they come back looking for more miracle bread. When Jesus responds, "I am the bread of life," the crowd finds that bread hard to swallow. As Jesus pushes them further, they find the Bread of Life hard to follow, and many of his disciples leave. Are we willing to accept all of Jesus and metabolize him into every part of our lives? May we joyfully feast on the Bread of Life.

When Jesus encounters a man born blind, he tells his disciples, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” The healing story not only reveals sight to the blind, it reveals the blindness of the leaders who refuse to recognize Jesus. As lovers of Jesus, do we still have spiritual blind spots? Are they more than just spots? May Jesus, the Light of the world, open our eyes to see him at work, and may the Holy Spirit kindle our hearts to join him in his mission.