Sage Whole Wheat Round Loaf Bread

John 6:35

“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger…”

Hunger is commonplace in Kenya. Starvation is rampant. Yet, I always have plenty to eat. It’s humbling when I never lack or want or feel the pinch, and people in my local community are begging and starving just for some flour and water and oil to use to make a few Chapatis. And, I get to make Sage Wheat Bread or Cinnamon Rolls for my girls or delicious Tropical Granola to eat at breakfast or you-name-it.

But, as of late, God has been allowing me to experience hunger, too. I am glad – it helps me to relate in even a small way with the people around me. Mine is not physical – but spiritual and mental. The stomach of my faith and endurance is sinking in these past few days. And, I am weary and worn at the end of this weekend. Does that ever happen to you ? Do you find yourself discouraged and battered down and weary? Are you feeding off of the right thing ? But, what do we know? What is our assurance ? Job, a man who faced awful trial and genuine hunger, said that He knew that His Redeemer lived. I believe it – do you ?

HE is my bread. My sustenance. My energy. My Provider. And, I shall not hunger tonight.