All consuming. Jesus broke bread with His disciples and said, “Do this and remember Me.” It wasn’t much earlier that Jesus, in teaching on prayer, said, “Give us this day, our daily bread.”
And so I ponder these words and the meaning of a last supper comprised of broken bread.
Perhaps the pondering is derived from a meal I’m about to eat – a last meal of sorts.
We set out to do something miraculous – plant a Church in a very messy city. But God seemed to hedge us out of our own dream. We left the City we loved, leaving me to wonder – in the midst of this grandeur destination, had I failed to ask for my daily bread. Did my vision for something wonderful on the horizon, cloud my view of the Wonderful that is ever present.
As I pack boxes with finality, I consider the bread broken over the deep fellowship of 12 lives lived alongside the greatest Dream ever fulfilled. His words didn’t echo a feast that would last for years or even a pantry of preservatives to be saved for a distant future. No – His request was for something daily; a living provision that sustains for a single day.
I contemplate the crumbs that I tirelessly swept up as (mess). How often am I looking for a feast while sweeping up the life-giving sustenance that I allowed to crumble all over my floor?
We go through life in search of a destination, and that destination is sometimes disguised by titles like “God’s Work,” but the reality is – Jesus chose Mary’s intimacy over Martha’s scurrying. He regarded the moment instead of the matter.
Jesus, He is the destination. Jesus is the moment; He’s the daily bread. The journey begins and ends with Him. Our lives are to give preference to the walking alongside Him, instead of us chasing after some “thing,” in honor of His name.
And sure, the dreams materialize and He gets the glory – but not if we leave behind a trace of bread crumbs. There is no glory left for Him if we do not consume Him in entirety each and every day.
The church and the ministry, the home and husband, the job and the generous tithing – it means very little to a God so immense that He holds the world together and so charitable that He stoops to feed the sparrow.
We are creatures of the future. The future savings account, the future job, the future family, the future ministry, the future friends. We miss today because we are worried by the tomorrows. Yet the Man of Todays never requested that we ask for tomorrow’s portion, but a meal that would feed us for a single day. This is what keeps us trusting – coming back for more – a single day’s allotment. This is what keeps us in relationship with the Great Provider.
The savings account empties when we are consumed by daily living. The pulpit hushes when we cry out for a daily taste of His goodness. The family’s pressing need of building a future generation takes a knee when we eat freely of just one day’s portion.
My eyes scan the city that left me broken, emptied out. And I see all the places where I left bread crumbs – my daily portion discarded like trash.
“Do this in remembrance of Me.”
Break the bread. Eat your portion. Daily.
This is the destination. A daily walk in intimacy with the One Who broke His body and became our Daily Bread.
By Camryn Zamora, The Modern 31 Woman
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Kathryn Bronn says
Cam! I love reading everything you write. You are such an encouragement!
themodern31woman says
THank you Kathryn. It needed a really inspiring picture :). I appreciate your comments. Thanks!
Rachelle Boe says
Camryn, that was honest and beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
themodern31woman says
Thank you Rachelle. I appreciate you taking time to comment!
Camryn
Lisa says
I loved this post, it is beautifully written. I try to have some time with Christ every morning before the busy-ness of the day takes over.
themodern31woman says
Thank you Lisa for your kind words and response. That time with Christ, to sit at His feet, is a glorious thing to etch into your day. Thanks for sharing!
Camryn
Karen W says
Yes yes yes! This is what He is showing me!! “Jesus is the destination. He is the moment; He is the daily bread…our lives are to give preference to walking alongside Him instead of chasing after some ‘thing’ in honor of His name.” Amen and Amen!!
I recently spent 2 weeks with my two grandsons (aged 2 and 3 years old). Daily, from the moment they awoke until they closed their eyes at night, their focus was on their mom. They looked to her to provide their clothes, their food, loving when they were wronged by the other. “What are we going to do today mom? ” was asked each day at breakfast with great trust and expectation. And even if they weren’t sure what it all meant they said “ok mommy”. I believe this is how God wants us to live with Him. Remember before the fall, He walked with Adam in the garden? That was His plan, that’s what He wants now. Don’t just give Him a few minutes each morning…give Him your whole day. He wants to walk with you through it all.
PS you have not failed if you have seen Him in the end…that may have been what it was all about to begin with! He will not let you fail because He cannot fail in His sanctification process of us. We all will be brought to completion. Thak you so much for being vulnerable in our presence and sharing how much He loves you. God bless!
themodern31woman says
What a great analogy about your grandchildren. Thank you so much for sharing and adding to the layers of my lessons. I appreciate your commenting. I also love that you draw back to Adam who WALKED with God during the cool of the day – or throughout the day. Beautiful thoughts. Thanks!
cathystrickler says
Another beautiful “painting” Cam to add to your to your mural!!! 🙂 Super convicting, yet so “cleansing” at the same time! If only I could grasp this more! The paintbrush you used for this painting must have been a very “fine tipped” for such eloquent detail.. As I have read all of your posts, it is very apparent to me how our Lord has given you such an amazing gift! You are a phenomenal writer Camryn and I can’t wait to read your next post!
themodern31woman says
Thank you so much Cathy. Those are very kind words!
Camryn
Cory says
Cam,
Your writing is beautiful and always encouraging. How neat it is to see on this website! God has given you such a gift of writing to share His truth and His goodness. I’m so blessed to be your sister!
Love,
Core
themodern31woman says
Thank you so much Core. I really appreciate your support!
Camryn
Amber kemp says
So very encouraging! I love how you talked about Jesus choosing Marys intimacy over Martha’s scurrying-praying that I too would remember to walk with Him daily, to sit at his feet daily, instead of chasin the events of tomorrow.
themodern31woman says
Thank you Amber for your contribution to this conversation. It is a daily prayer that we remember to walk with Him throughout the day rather than worrying about tomorrows. It’s the sitting at His feet, that I often fail to do. But my constant prayer is that my life would be lived out at His feet.
Thanks again for the thoughtful words – it challenges me.
Camryn
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Machelle says
Such beautiful, resounding words.
I’ve been exploring what it looks like to let go of my “If only…” longings. For instance, “If only we had two cars running…” or, “If only we didn’t have that debt anymore…” or, “If only we could get paid to do what we love…” What happiness and joy I have found in simply sitting and resting in what I have now, in the goodness of the Lord that I am experiencing this moment. I feel I have wasted too many hours and too many tears longing for what is [perhaps] awaiting around the next bend in the road. I’ve been meditating on Paul’s words in Philippians 4: Right before he says, “For I can do everything through Him who gives me strength,” he says, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” (Phil. 4:12b) Oh to live in such contentment, taking each moment to walk with Jesus now, not concerning myself with every minute detail of what lies ahead; to consume all that is given to me today and leave no crumbs of ingratitude, indifference, or ignorance.
Your words have helped my spirit soar even higher in the joy and freedom that comes with such revelation. Thank you!
themodern31woman says
Thank you Machelle for graciously and honestly adding to this conversation. Your words challenged me, especially when you say, “to consume all that is given to me today and leave no crumbs of ingratitude, indifference, or ignorance.” This is a great new layer to what Christ has been teaching me.
Thank you for sharing.
Camryn
Rebekah says
Beautifully written and simply stated. This is a great reminder to rember Who is important. Thanks for sharing your story.
themodern31woman says
Thank you Rebekah. I appreciate your contribution to this post.
Camryn
Kelly says
Thank you Camryn!! Thanks so much for sharing your heart! You have always encouraged me. I love your strength, honesty, and conviction. It is His life for us and in us – not ours. A great reminder of this!!
themodern31woman says
Thank you Kelly! I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Thank you for taking time to respond to this post.
Camryn
Sheila says
This goes along so well with what He has been teaching me lately – that He has new “manna” for me every day. Last Sundays or even yesterday’s isn’t meant for today. No, something fresh is waiting for me, and It’s up to me to “gather and partake”.
themodern31woman says
Sheila,
Thank you for sharing. I love that, “He has new ‘manna.'” And what I love about that is how the Israelites, after time, started to complain about manna. I wonder how often we complain about the sustenance that Christ offers us, because we think it should taste like something else? Hmmmm. Good thoughts for me to ponder. Thank you for sharing!
Camryn
Kindra says
Thanks Cam for another beautiful “feast” of your writing. It was so encouraging and I find myself never wanting your posts to end so I can continue reading!! Thanks for sharing your amazing gift!!
themodern31woman says
Thank you Kindra. What kind, kind words. I really appreciate you sharing and encouraging me. You are wonderful!
Camryn
Beth Williams says
Cam,
Great story and analogy! We must learn to turn our dreams and hopes over to Him daily! The dreams may not turn out as we expected, but just trust and obey and follow Him!
Look to Him daily for substance, & life giving happiness!
Loved the post!
Behind The Smile says
Your post reminded me of what I was told recently which was to stop looking at the final goal and to look to my right and left in the midst of where I am now on my journey with God and in healing/recovery. If I only focus on the end goal I will miss what God has for me to see joy in here and now. Thank you.