Lent: What's bread got to do with it?

Read John 8: 21-32

Key Verse: The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him. John 8:29

I’ve been on a vacation trip in Vail, Colorado with my wife Ellie and our friend, Helen. We’re all pretty compatible, however there’s always something that can become a little irritant. Last night it was about whether we should buy another loaf of bread or not. If we did buy the bread, we’d probably waste most of it because we’re leaving tomorrow. If we didn’t buy it, we might not have enough for sandwiches today. So we got testy over a $2 decision. In the middle of getting irritated I made a conscious decision to do what pleased the other person.

So we didn’t get bread and there was peace for the evening. Now the challenge is for me to avoid saying “I told you so” if we’re short on bread. Can you imagine really living like Jesus describes in John 8:29? Secure in the knowledge that God is with him and always doing what is pleasing to God?

It’s interesting that the very next verses in this passage talk about how many believed in him and then he encouraged them to continue to follow and learn and be set free.

God, let us live lives wholly pleasing to you.