Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35 (NLT)
Physical hunger is easy to fix. But when you're hungry for love, peace of mind or a sense of significance, where do you turn?
Well, if your body needs regular meals, your heart needs to be fed too. In today's verse, Jesus compares Himself to bread. We also know from John chapter 1 that Jesus is called the Word of God. Jeremiah 15:16 (NLT) paints a vivid picture of this: "When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight."
What does it really mean to eat or "devour" the Word? It has to do with engaging your imagination.
You may think you're not that imaginative or creative. But consider this. People dealing with fear and anxiety have acutely developed negative imaginations. They may see themselves being rejected every time they meet a new group of people. They may hold a vivid image of themselves falling sick, succumbing to debt or losing the people close to them.
But if the imagination can work in the negative, it can also do the opposite. As you renew your imagination with the Word, it will impact your mind to such a degree that when you close your eyes, you'll picture entirely different results. You'll see yourself healthy, thriving, full of joy, enjoying great relationships and walking out God's purpose for you.
Get into God's Word and feed your heart every day. Use your imagination to picture everything He has promised, and you'll find that your deepest needs are satisfied in Him.
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