What Jesus Did! 'Food You Don't Know About' — John 4:31-33

Thursday, March 17, 2022

[While the people were coming out of the Samaritan village to see Jesus at Jacob's well], the disciples were urging Jesus, "Rabbi, eat something."

But Jesus replied, "I have a kind of food you know nothing about."

"Did someone bring him food while we were gone?" the disciples asked each other.

— John 4:31-33 NLT

Key Thought

Jesus had real spiritual food, food that sustained his soul rather than his body. While physical food was greatly valued by Jesus and his disciples, [1] we must always remember that Jesus was trying to open our eyes so we can see the real spiritual food God longs to provide us. The same power that sustained Jesus — living out God's mission in his life — will sustain us also when we live out God's mission for us. Let's find that food!

[1] John 4:8, 6:1-14.

Today's Prayer

Open my eyes, dear Lord, and help me see what is important. Turn my heart to your will, your Word, and your Spirit for I know that only these can truly nourish me and sustain me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • John 6:24-29
  • Philippians 3:17-20
  • Hebrews 12:16-17

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Illustration of John 4:31-33 NLT — "Did someone bring him food while we were gone?"

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What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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