What does it take to keep oneself in good physical shape? It takes discipline in our diet and exercise, which takes hard work and commitment. Explain radio DJ Big Joe Henry’s story about his gym membership. I suspect that treadmills at home are being used for hanging laundry or are being sold at garage sales. Would maintaining physical health take discipline and commitment?

More importantly, we must ask what it takes to have and maintain spiritual health. This is the issue Jesus addresses in John 6:47-71. Look at this passage together and see what the Holy Spirit wants us to learn and apply.