God humbles you to keep you relying on Jesus, the Bread of Life, and on the Word of God.

“that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.” (Deut 8:3)

“And Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.” (Jn 6:35)

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14)

“All Scripture is given by inspiration [theopneustos=God-breathed] of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2Tim 3:16)

“Therefore humble [tapeinoo – to bring low (aorist passive imperative verb)] yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time” (1Pet 5:6)

“But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word [rhema] that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (Matt 4:4)

“But Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word [rhema] of God.” (Lk 4:4)

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” (Jn 6:27)

“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” (Jn 6:33)

“And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” (Jn 6:40)

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” (Jn 6:47)

“I am the bread of life.” (Jn 6:48)

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” (Jn 6:51)

“Then Jesus said to them, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” (Jn 6:53)

“Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” (Jn 6:54)

“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” (Jn 6:63)

“But Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (Jn 6:68)

“that I may know Him and the power [dunamis] of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death” (Phil 3:10)

“Come to Me, all you who labor [kopiao] and are heavy laden [phortizo], and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle [praos] and lowly in heart [tapeinos], and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matt 11:28-29)

“Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ” (Phil 3:8)

“And not only that, but we also glory [kauchaomai] in tribulations [thlipsis], knowing that tribulation [thlipsis] produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Rom 5:3-5)

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials [peirasmos], knowing that the testing [dokimion] of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (Jm 1:2-4)

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies [oiktirmos] and God of all comfort [paraklesis], who comforts us in all our tribulation [thlipsis], that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (2Cor 1:3-4)

“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered [pascho] a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.” (1Pet 5:10)

“that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1Pet 1:7)

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate [hagah] in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” (Josh 1:8)

Reading: Deut 7-9; Matt 19