What on earth could Jesus have possibly said that would result in many of His disciples refusing to remain in His company? He said something "hard to endure" and take seriously (Jn 6:60):
Do these hard words of Jesus "shake your faith"? (Jn 6:61) They're supposed to. Therefore Jesus refused to recant or modify them just to keep the group together. After the disbelieving disciples left, Jesus then spoke to those who remained with Him, people like you and me. All that was left for Jesus to say was: "Do you want to leave Me too?" (Jn 6:67) How will you answer Jesus?
| PRAYER: | Jesus, so many have refused to remain with You. Use me to restore many thousands to You. |
| PROMISE: | "Jesus Christ cures you!" –Acts 9:34 |
| PRAISE: | Fr. Rick unabashedly spoke truth from the pulpit and was able to clear away the fuzzy thinking of his hearers. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
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· Annual Bible Institute
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