Looking for Jesus: A Meditation
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A meditation with John 6: 24-29, using Lectio Divina. In this text, the crowd realises that Jesus has gone to the other side of the lake, and decide to follow. It got me thinking about “Elvis has left the building”… or rather “Jesus has left the building.” “When the crowd saw that Jesus had gone…” (John 6:24) What are the signs for you that Jesus has left a place? That the pillar of smoke is moving on? Have you had this experience in your own way? And how did you respond? When the crowd finds Jesus, he questions their interest in him. He suggests they are interested in the sensational magic, rather than the spirit of hope and love. What is it that draws you to Jesus? Why are you attracted to him? What compels you to follow? What do you see? May these questions take you further into meditation today, and every blessing as you pray. Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina. Sign up for Lissy’s newsletter “The Contemplative Window” or join our Facebook group here Support the show by sharing it with a friend, rating it on your preferred podcast platform, or by becoming a member for just a few $ or £ per month. Thank you so much! All music by Pete Hatch. 
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