Faith for Christians

Hello Readers,

I wanted to share a new revelation with you. It's something I discovered after meditating on John chapter 6 - regarding Jesus' statement, "I am the bread of life." My prayer is that you will contemplate this as well and gain new understanding of the Kingdom of God.

I've discovered that believing is the same process as eating. Sound strange? Here's more:

Step 1 of believing - something is presented (an idea, concept, statement from someone, etc.).

Step 1 of eating - something is presented (a menu, grocery shopping, a meal on a table, etc.).

Step 2 of believing - we take in and accept what has been presented in our heart, mind & spirit.

Step 2 of eating - we take the food in (consume).

Step 3 of believing - this new belief weaves itself into our being - it becomes a part of us.

Step 3 of eating - this food becomes a part of us physically, and either nourishes or harms us.

Step 4 of believing - beliefs should be tested and refined by the Word of God - the Bible. If anything is found to be false, it should be removed.

Step 4 of eating - any "waste" food that has been found to be unnecessary is refined out and eliminated

Believing, of course, is in the spiritual, emotional and mental realms. Eating is physical. However, I have noticed that many times God's principles work the same way spiritually, as things in the natural world do. When Jesus was saying "This is [I am] the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever," He was talking about taking Himself (Jesus) in - BELIEVING and trusting in His name. It is accepting within ourselves His wisdom and salvation and making it a part of us. The bread of life (Jesus) nourishes us.

When we take communion, we remember the words that Jesus spoke, "This is my body, broken for you...Do this in remembrance of Me." His body was broken for us, just like food is as it goes in. His broken body nourishes us, and His blood washes us clean. Without physical nourishment, our bodies get weak and die. Without the life nourishment Jesus gives, our spirits become dead.

Eating and believing are the same. What are you going to eat today? What is going into your soul and staying? Physically and spiritually, let's feed on healthy food.

Posted by Krista Dunk

www.KBWomen.com

After Mother's Day - Back Into Full Swing

Hope all of you moms had a great Mother's Day weekend - we sure did. Spending time with our families was a nice, refreshing time.

We also realize that Mother's Day can be painful or sorrowful for many. The loss of a cherished mom, the loss of a child, longing for children who have separated themselves from a family, or even wishing you were a mother or that some wish their own mothers had been better role models. We pray for you.

Speaking of role model moms...Who is yours? If we look to the Bible, we can see many examples of great mothers, as well as some pretty bad ones too. Such is life. One notable mom can be a role model for all of us - the Proverbs 31 woman. Read a full article about the Proverbs 31 woman.

She's efficient, trustworthy, loving, generous, resourceful, skilled, dedicated to her family, organized, and she has earned the God-given reward that faithfulness, diligence and wisdom brings. OK, a tough act to follow? Sure - but she makes for a great role model for us to look up to. We may each need some help in some of those areas, but we're on our way. God is faithful to finish the work He has started in us!

Keep up doing the good work moms and ladies. The impact you have on the world around you is bigger than you may realize.

Posted by Krista Dunk