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The Bible Speaks of Bread
by Verna Cole Mitchell The Bible speaks of bread In Exodus 12:17--and ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt. Bread is a reminder of God's victory for His people. The Bible speaks of bread In Exodus 16:14--Then said the Lord unto Moses, "Behold I will rain bread from heaven for you." Bread is the miraculous gift of God. The Bible speaks of bread In Leviticus 21:6--For the offerings of the Lord made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer; therefore they shall be holy. Bread is an instrument of worship. The Bible speaks of bread In Ecclesiastes 11:1--Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. Bread is a challenge to be generous. The Bible speaks of bread In Matthew 6:11--Give us this day our daily bread. Bread is a representation of the physical needs of life. The Bible speaks of bread In Mark 8:6 and 9--And He took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to His disciples to set before them--And they that had eaten were about four thousand. Bread is an example of the wondrous power of Jesus. The Bible speaks of bread In John 6:35--And Jesus said unto them, "I am the bread of life; he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst." Bread is a symbol of Jesus--the way of salvation. The Bible speaks of bread In John 6:51--I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever. Bread is a promise of our hope of eternal life through Jesus. The Bible speaks of bread. In John 6:56--He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood dwelleth in me and I in him. Bread is a testimony of our faith in Jesus. The indwelling of Jesus through the Holy Spirit Enables us to represent Him as bread to a hungry world. May our lives be rich with the aroma of Christian graces To draw others to Jesus, the Living Bread. Verna Cole Mitchell is a wife, mother, grandmother, and retired teacher, who is so grateful to God for all his blessings. Her desire is to honor God with her life and with her words. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |