Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
Jesus Attraction
John 6:66-69, 14:6
By J.D. Griffith
Some people say exactly what’s on their mind—no matter how it sounds.
Engage brain before opening mouth to speak is sometimes advice that we
all could heed. St. Peter was the one disciple who always seemed to have
his foot in his mouth. Peter was impetuous, spontaneous, and reckless.
He was also a hot head. He cut off the soldier’s ear who came to arrest
Jesus. (Matthew 26:51).
But Jesus called Peter the rock. Peter would be the one on whom Jesus
would build His church. (Matthew 16:18).
Jesus fed the 5,000, walked on water, and showed the power of faith.
Peter learned the faith lesson—when he began sinking after walking on
water. (Mark 6:39-42, 48, Matthew 14:29-31).
Still
Peter was the one who got it right. Jesus wasn’t a genie who did wondrous
things; He is the Son of the living God!
Like parents and grandparents, Jesus wanted the disciples’ love. Not for
what He could do or what He could give them, He wanted their adoration.
Jesus ministry isn’t about giving the faithful a free lunch. He said to
the disciples, “Don’t come to Me for what you can get. Come to Me
because I am the One.”
From that moment, many of His disciples turned back and no longer
accompanied Him.” (John 6: 66-67). Jesus asked the twelve who remained,
“Will you also go away?”
Peter blurted out what He was thinking, “We believe and know that You
are the Christ, the Holy One of God.” Vs 69.
Can you see Jesus smiling at Peter’s answer? Jesus wants us in this same
place; where we understand there is no other way, but Jesus. (John
14:6). Love for Jesus wins our Father’s approval. This is where we stop
wandering in the wilderness. There is no one else, or nothing else that
can do for us what only Jesus, the One, God’s Son, can do.
Like the prodigal, we can come back to Jesus again and again. Understand
deep within that only He has the words of eternal life.
Take Home Nugget
For many years, I chased after wrong things, only to return
confused, shamed and distressed in defeat at Jesus’ feet. I will never
leave, because my Savior never leaves.
When you’re tempted, will you learn from my mistakes and stay with your
Savior?
Throughout my wanderings Lord,
I found there is only one true place
Where peace surrounds my heart
And I’m saved from my disgrace.
J.D. Griffith
