Dependence on Jesus

Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.

The Struggle With Dependence

Many of us grew up having to be independent.
Some had to raise siblings; others had to raise themselves. Out of necessity, we learned to depend on no one. That independence became a survival skill—and for many of us, a badge of honor.

So when we come into Christianity and are told that we must depend on someone, it feels foreign. Trust doesn’t come easily. Surrender feels risky. We hesitate, wondering if the One we are asked to rely on will truly hold us.

Yet Scripture reminds us that Jesus is not uncertain ground. He is the stone that was tried, rejected, and yet became the chief cornerstone. He is dependable—even when our experiences have taught us otherwise.

Even for those who grew up with support, the desire for independence still runs deep. I know this struggle personally. Independence isn’t wrong, but it can quietly become a barrier. As someone once said:

“Independence can be the pride that is feeding your doubt and keeping you from fully surrendering the way true faith requires.”

Pause and think about that.

John 6:35 (ESV): Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

Notice what Jesus does not say.
He doesn’t say, “I have the bread of life.”
If He had, we would rely on what He gives.

Instead, He says, “I am.”

This means our dependence is not on a thing, a blessing, or a provision—but on Him.

Jesus is not a bread of life, as though there are many options. He is the Bread of Life. The only one that truly satisfies.

False Bread and Lingering Hunger

Many people are hungry but don’t realize it.
So they feed on things that look like the bread of life—success, relationships, validation, achievement, and pleasure. These things may satisfy temporarily, but they never sustain.

That is why the hunger returns.
That is why people keep chasing the next thing.

If Jesus is the Bread of Life, and we claim to have come to Him, yet we are constantly spiritually hungry, it is worth pausing to ask:
Am I truly partaking of Him—or merely standing near Him?

Takeaway

What are you feeding on daily that isn’t sustaining your spirit?

True dependence on Jesus isn’t weakness—it’s faith. And it’s the only place where hunger finally ends.

Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen!