Jesus, Our Food and Drink
Jesus is the Word of God, who came down from heaven, was born of the Virgin Mary through the power of the Holy Spirit, and became a human being. This happened in a specific place at a specific time. But each day when we celebrate the Eucharist, Jesus comes down from heaven, takes bread and wine, and by the power of the Holy Spirit becomes our food and drink. Indeed, through the Eucharist, God’s incarnation continues to happen at any time and at any place.
Sometimes we might think, “I wish I had been there with Jesus and his apostles long ago!” But Jesus is closer to us now than he was to his own friends. Today he is our daily bread!
—Henri J. M. Nouwen,
Bread for the Journey
Psalm 34:8 invites us: “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” This verse is more than an invitation—it’s a call to personally experience the goodness of God. In Jesus Christ, we see the ultimate display of God’s goodness. He is the Bread of Life (John 6:35), satisfying the deepest hunger of our souls. He is Living Water (John 4:14), quenching our spiritual thirst. To “taste” of the Lord is to trust in Him, to take Him at His word, and to experience the richness of His grace. When we come to Jesus, we don’t just hear about His goodness; we encounter it. His love sustains us, His mercy renews us, and His presence fills us with joy. If you have yet to truly taste of Christ, open your heart to Him today. You will find that He is more than good—He is all you need. Let us pray for the Lord to fill us with His goodness today! —DH
—David Hoskins, Founder & Care Guide, Sanctuary Clinics