A New Diet

In your journey of faith, you may find yourself pondering the profound words of Jesus: “Why would Jesus say, ‘I have to eat his flesh and drink his blood?'” At first glance, this might seem perplexing, but it holds a deep spiritual truth that can transform your relationship with Christ.

Jesus uses the metaphor of food to illustrate how essential He is to your spiritual life. Just as you need physical food to sustain your body, you need Jesus to nourish your spirit. In John 6:35, Jesus declares, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” This is an invitation to let Jesus fill every part of your being, to go all in with Him.

Consider your daily life. What competes for your attention and affection? Is it your phone, your job, sensual pleasure, or perhaps the pursuit of material success? Jesus calls you to examine these distractions and to place Him at the center of your heart. Revelation 3:15-16 warns against being lukewarm in your faith: “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”

To truly go all in with Jesus, you must let Him all in you. This means changing your motives and seeking Him not just for what He can do for you, but for who He is. Jesus is not merely a solution to your problems; He is the source of eternal life. John 6:27 reminds you, “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.”

Obedience is key. As you obey Jesus, He works in you and through you. It’s not enough to learn about Him; you must live out His teachings. In John 14:15, Jesus says, “If you love me, keep my commands.” Your obedience is a testament to your faith and love for Him.

Filling yourself with Jesus means allowing Him to satisfy your deepest longings. In John 6:53-54, Jesus emphasizes, “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” This is a call to immerse yourself in His presence, to let His Spirit guide and sustain you.

As you reflect on these truths, ask yourself: Are you ready to go all in with Jesus? Are you willing to let Him fill every part of your life? Remember, “to go all in with Jesus, you must let Jesus go all in you.” Embrace this journey of faith, and let His love and grace transform you from the inside out.

For more, check out this TALK, or you can read the book by Dan Grider, Going All In.