John 6:60–69
When many of his disciples heard it, they
said, 'This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?' But Jesus, being aware
that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, 'Does this offend
you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was
before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that
I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But among you there are some who do
not believe.' For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones that did not
believe, and who was the one that would betray him. And he said, 'For this
reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted by the
Father.' Because of this many of his disciples turned back and no longer went
about with him. So Jesus asked the twelve, 'Do you also wish to go away?' Simon
Peter answered him, 'Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal
life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.'"
Reflection
How do I exercise my freedom in making
choices?
Do I open my mind and heart in making
decisions and choices?