‘I am the living bread that came down from heaven.’

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 04 Aug 2019
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

A merry-go-round of monotony,
a chorus of cackling cacophony
– soul’s bellies a-rumbling,
and hungering, grumbling
– life colourless: strife, gloom and acrimony.

The gift that arrived that first Christmas
with promises that it could give us
what really can satisfy
– see God above ratify
– imperishable gift that’s so precious.

Amusements can give us a “sugar-rush”
– our souls need whole food that will nourish us.
We need to receive Him,
completely imbibing
His Word to escape this world’s death-curse.

Tune: sort-of 99 66 9 and I don’t know a tune, but may get my son to compose one when he has time!

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Comments

Submitted by Ed Crane on

You'll be full of Mother's Pride. smiley

Very interesting words I must admit.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Glad you found the words interesting, Ed.

Do they still make 'Mother's Pride'? You made me think of a little before Jesus said those words about himself ('I am the living bread that comes down from heaven') he said, 'You are looking for me not because you saw miraculous signs, but because you ate the loves and had your fill [referring to the miracle he'd just done feeding the 5000+ from the 5 small loves and 2 small fish]. Do not work for the food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.' (John 6:26,27 with verse 51 in the Bible). The best of Mother's Pride bread will spoil in a while, but he and his grace are everlasting food for our souls! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

This really is a masterpiece of word choice. Very powerful message.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean! I must admit that some of the interesting phrases came from a perceptive message from our young (ex-footballer!) pastor, last week! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

"A merry-go-round of monotony, a chorus of cackling cacophony". It does feel, exactly, like that sometimes hey? Everything Meaningless.

And lots of big words! As well as your son must be a regular genius.

Keep well! Tom Brown

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom. As I told Jean, that first phrase was quoted by our pastor/preacher last week, not sure who said it first, but it really struck me how many really feel like that, and though we don't escape the frustrations of life, it means so much to have the grace and purpose Jesus brings, and the sure hope of the best to come! Rhiannon