This is very good news! The work of God that is required of us is that we believe in Jesus who was sent from God. It is a simple message of grace, and because of that, it seems too easy; all we need is to believe. People like to have elaborate rules to follow and great feats to accomplish, yet Jesus is clear that he is all we need. He is the bread of life. Our relationship with him is the spiritual sustenance we require. God sent us Jesus for the sake of faith, and God pours out the Spirit to nurture that faith and produce in us all the other fruit that God desires.
Our actions spring from that belief as we are prompted to share this good news with our neighbours and show them the love of God.
Dear God, on this day we give thanks for all your gifts to us. We especially thank you for the gift of Jesus and faith in him. Amen. —