John 6:2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick.
Precious Savior, You know the things with which I am struggling. I realize today that I am no better than the scores of disciples lining the shore—I have had a taste of Your bread. It stopped my hunger. I want more. I want whatever will stop the hunger, the longing.
John 6:22 The next day the crowd that had stayed on the opposite shore of the lake realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not entered it with his disciples, but that they had gone away alone.
What I realize this morning, though, is that the thing I seem to be after, the bread itself, can never give me lasting peace and satisfaction. If I am seeking You only to satisfy a temporary desire, I’m not actually seeking You, I’m seeking what You can provide for me—relief, peace. I’m no better than all those disciples on the shore. Forgive me.
John 6:26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.
Lord, It’s hard to admit my motivations are not what they should be, not what I thought they were. It’s even harder to know the truth if it. I don’t want to struggle anymore. I don’t want to doubt and fret and fight. I also don’t want to seek You, chase You for the wrong reasons. Help me, Jesus. Please help me. Amen.
John 6:27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”
Have a blessed day.