John 6:60–69
When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This
teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” But Jesus, being aware that his
disciples were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then
what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is
the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken
to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do not believe.”
For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not believe, and who
was the one that would betray him. And he said, “For this reason I have told
you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father.” Because of this many of his disciples turned
back and no longer went about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also
wish to go away?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have
the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the
Holy One of God.”
Reflection
Have I ever parted with Jesus when I do not accept
what he says?
Jesus gives us the freedom to choose. But do we always choose the right thing to
do?