"Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'"
Baking bread can seem like a leap of faith. You mix together flour, water, and yeast, knead the dough, let it rest and rise, but for hours you see no final product. Yet, you believe in the potential that lies within that lump of dough. The process of baking bread can mirror our journey of faith.
Jesus blesses those who believe without seeing. In the kitchen, we trust in the unseen: we follow recipes, believing that the end product will match the delicious picture. In life, our faith in Jesus requires a similar trust. We believe in His resurrection and divine nature, though we have not seen Him with our physical eyes.
We are blessed when we have faith in Jesus, even without seeing Him physically. This faith is a crucial ingredient in our spiritual lives. As we go about our tasks in the kitchen, let's remember this blessing and strive to strengthen our faith in Jesus, trusting in His love and promises.
Reflective Questions:
- How does your faith help you to believe in what you cannot see?
- How can the process of cooking or baking remind you of the blessing of faith?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for the blessing that comes with believing in You. Increase our faith, and help us to trust in Your love and promises, even though we cannot see You. Amen.