Life In Him Alone - By Andy Petrie (CR Landing Director)

Life In Him Alone

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” - John 6:68 NIV
 
There came a point in Jesus' ministry that a large number of his followers deserted him and walked away. It was right after Jesus taught and expounded on the truth that He was indeed the "bread of life". The metaphor was too much for some, and they left. After watching so many leave, Jesus turned to His disciples and simply asked, "Are you leaving, too?" Simon Peter's response is so beautiful and honest in the face of that question. He realized that there was no where else to turn, and even if there was, no one had the life-giving message that Jesus, "the Holy One of God", had.
 
Many of us come into recovery because we've tried for so long to make our own way through life. And as we've relied on our own strength, wisdom, and resilience, we've found ourselves empty, dry, and weak. But as we start our recovery journeys, we start to come face-to-face with something truly incredible – the life and hope found in relationship with Jesus. It's a life and hope that we know can't be found anywhere else! The stories of life-change, the freedom and joy we see in others, the love expressed in the face of our brokenness - all of it testifies to the power and hope that Jesus alone can bring.  And once we taste and see that, we know there's nothing else that can satisfy like Him.


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