November 9 — "Life: Fully Lit"

Today's Reading: John 6:47-71

Have you ever tried plugging in your phone only to realize the outlet’s dead? You wiggle the cord, shove it in harder, maybe even squint at it like it owes you an apology. Surely it’s not the charger’s fault, right? But let’s be real—no matter how sleek or smart your phone is, without power, it’s just a glorified paperweight.

Jesus drops the same truth bomb in John 6:57—but on a cosmic, eternal scale! He says His life flows from the “living Father,” and in turn, our life flows from Him.

When Jesus spoke those words, He wasn’t offering us a motivational slogan or a new diet plan—He was describing the deepest mystery of existence. He was revealing that real life—eternal, vibrant, unstoppable life—flows only through Divine relationship.

The Greek word Jesus used for “live” is zōē—not just biological existence (bios), but the very essence of God’s own vitality. It’s the uncreated energy that animates heaven, fuels creation, and fills every believer who abides in Christ. The “living Father” is the eternal Source, the fountainhead of all that truly lives. The Son, Jesus, lives in perfect, unbroken union with the Father—His every breath and heartbeat pulsing with divine life. And then, the miracle of all miracles: that same life, that same divine current, flows from the Son into us.

When Jesus says, “Whoever feeds on Me will live because of Me,” He isn’t describing a polite nibble of religion. He’s inviting us to feast on relationship—to draw our very sustenance from Him. It’s not about attending church or checking boxes; it’s about living in constant communion with the One who is life.

So “living” here isn’t about surviving—it’s about thriving. It’s not measured in years but in nearness. It’s not a spark that fades, but a flame that never goes out. When you feed on Christ—when His words nourish your soul and His Spirit fills your heart—you aren’t just living for Him; you’re living from Him. His joy becomes your joy. His peace, your peace. His vitality, your strength.

Just like solar panels can’t power a house unless they’re soaking up sunlight from above, we can’t live spiritually unless we’re absorbing life from the Son—Jesus! The panels don’t generate energy on their own; they receive it, convert it, and energize an entire home. That’s us! When we stay exposed to His presence, His divine energy flows into us, energizing our hearts, minds, and purpose.

So don’t live unplugged. Connect to the Source of all life—and stay connected! Feed daily on His presence, and you’ll find yourself glowing with the very life of God.

May the living Christ fill you with His unending life today. May His Spirit breathe vitality into your soul, His love pulse through your veins, and His joy overflow in every moment. Abide in Him—and may His divine current never stop flowing through you.