We are living in troubled times. We have concerns about our health, our livelihood, and our families. On this front, our days are no different than the fears people faced during the days of Jesus living under the eagle of the Roman Empire. To help address these concerns Jesus encourages his listeners to go deeper rather than staying on the surface of constant distraction. His advice is to eat the food that endures for eternal life—a metaphor for eating and drinking the Word of God—which sustains us now and forevermore.
