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 asked those who remained with Him, "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: | St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen was nicknamed "the poor man's lawyer." His prayer was that he never be lukewarm in his fidelity to Jesus. |
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:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College