Hungry?

John 6:57  As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me.

I kind of see this verse as a continuing visit with Jesus.  How do I "feed" on Him? How do I consistently visit with Jesus?  How do I live?

The Word.  I need to be in the Word regularly, routinely, and persistently.  It can not be a hit or miss kind of practice.  I spoke of this a few posts back.  I wouldn't be comfortable or healthy if I didn't eat at regular intervals, neither can I be a healthy Christian if I am not in the Word frequently.

Next, I need to be focusing my thoughts toward Your presence.  Am I remembering You are with Me?  Your Word tells me on numerous occasions that You will never leave me.  Am I recalling this as I go through my day?  Am I praying and talking to you as my day unfolds?

And lastly, am I thinking about what You would do or say in whatever situation I am in.  If I am in constant communion with You, I will have access to this information.  You will lead me.

If I am not "feeding" on You, I will become a weak, malnourished Christian.  With that condition comes susceptibility to spiritual disease and apathy because I have no spiritual energy.  I have cut myself off from my food...You.  Like a physical body dies without food, so our spirit dies without feeding on Christ.  And this food, is something you can never overeat !!  No dieting needed here !!  And like a good meal, Jesus is best when shared !!

Lord, let me feed on You every moment of my day.  Let me draw my strength and direction from Your presence by my side, in me and around me.