In my files are stored away a number of different quotes that I have collected over the years concerning different subjects. Several months ago I discovered one that I used in a lesson on evangelism. I know nothing of the one who said it, nor do I remember exactly how I got it, but it goes like this: “Evangelism is one beggar telling another beggar where to get bread.” Such us true because “evangelism” is the spreading of good news. Where to find bread is “good news” to a beggar.
We shouldn’t be surprised that Jesus would use “bread” in a number of different analogies. What can compare to his “bread of life” analogy in John 6: living bread, bread from heaven, the bread of God, bread of life? It was powerful imagery!
Every so often, I find myself in discussions with others about what Italian food restaurant offers the best bread as an appetizer. Right now, Romano’s Macaroni Grill is on top of my list. That on several occasions I have found myself in the middle of such discussions, that were not started by me mind you, tells me that bread has an amazing appeal to our appetites. It’s good! If you, too, have a thing for bread, and I mean good bread, then the news of what you can get at Romano’s Macaroni Grill is good news.
But the good news of the living bread of Jesus is better. In fact, it’s an unfair comparison, but hopefully it might help us see what we can get in Christ, one beggar to another!
