“Our fathers did eat the manna in the desert,—Just as it is written: Bread out of heaven he gave them to eat. Jesus said unto them—Verily, verily I say unto you: Not Moses gave you the bread out of heaven; But my Father giveth you the real bread out of heaven. For the bread of God is That which is coming down out of heaven, And giving life unto the world. They said therefore unto him—Sir! evermore give us this bread. Jesus said unto them—I am the bread of life: He that cometh unto me in nowise shall hunger, And he that believeth on me in nowise shall thirst any more.” — John 6:31-35
The Israelites received manna in the wilderness, but Jesus clarified that it was not Moses who provided it — it was God. But that manna was temporary. Jesus reveals that He is the true “bread from heaven,” sent by the Father to give eternal life. Just like physical bread sustains the body, Jesus sustains the soul. Those who come to Him in faith will never lack spiritual nourishment or thirst for true fulfillment again.
We should not rely solely on earthly things for satisfaction, but seek the Son of God, who provides eternal life and spiritual fulfillment. Just as we need daily food, we must continually seek Him through the Scriptures, prayer, and faith. When we trust in Christ, we are no longer spiritually starving or lost — we are sustained, strengthened, and given eternal hope.
Hymn: “Holy Manna”