Meditation

But he answered, "It is written,

‘Man shall not live by bread alone,

but by every word that proceeds

out of the mouth of God.’"

Jesus to Satan - when it was suggested he turn stones into bread while he was fasting in the desert. 

 

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So often, meditation is done by resting the mind of all thought. 

 

Another form of meditation is to take something profound like this, and delve into the depths of consciousness to plumb its meaning.

 

Assign it to the subconscious, or the super conscious!  Then rest the mind and you may be surprised to find what comes back to your awareness.

 

For example, the classic interpretation of the above scripture is that Jesus was being tempted by Satan to use God's power to feed himself.  Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days and 40 nights, and Satan asked him why he did not turn the stones into bread.  The devout Christian believes that Jesus proved his obedience to God when he refused Satan's suggestion.

 

It is also known that Jesus was quoting scripture, referring to a time when God provided manna to the Israelites to feed them as they wandered the desert.  Much analysis has been spent on this as well.

 

However, the mind that is unencumbered by theology can clearly see that a man fasting for 40 days and nights in the desert needs to eat.  Yet, Jesus quoted scripture, stating that man lives not by bread alone but by every word uttered by the mouth of God. 

 

Quite clearly, he told us that he was sustained by his communion with God.  He told us that the Word of God is not just figurative; it is literal. 

 

The mind that has been clouded with preconceived views about anything cannot see what is obvious to one who has an open mind and clear sight.  This is the value of meditation.  The mind rests, and the superior intellect of the super conscious can solve many riddles, many of them hiding in plain sight!

 

Why is it so many believe Jesus to be the Son of God, completely overlooking the fact that he called himself the Son of Man?  They are willing to believe something as incredible as this, yet, their minds are unwilling to see the obvious.  His relationship with God sustained him.  This is the most profound lesson, literally the basis for our entire life and survival here in the physical world.  Jesus was always speaking to US.  He meant for us to follow in his way and learn from his example.  This miracle was not just for Jesus.  He said that MAN does not live by bread alone...  The lesson was for each of us.

 

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I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.