Jesus tells the crowd today that they are not following Him because of the power of God they have seen; they are following Him for what they can get. He fed them, and they got their bellies filled. Why do we follow Jesus? Are we following because of what we can get out of Him, or are we following because we can see the power of God? Jesus tells us that He is the bread of heaven. Only He can satisfy. We spend far too much time, energy, and effort on things that cannot satisfy us. Let’s follow Jesus today. With all we are, for He is life.

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Good morning! It’s great to be with you on this Tuesday morning, and I’m glad we’re continuing our study in the book of John. Before we dive into today’s reading, I want to mention something against my better judgment—I started a podcast! It’s called Method(ist) to the Madness, where we explore different topics from church history, hopefully in an entertaining and insightful way. If you’re interested, you can find the link on my Facebook page, and we’re available on all major platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. So, if you ever find yourself needing more of my “grating voice,” that’s where you can hear more!

Now, let’s get into today’s reading from John 6:22-40. This passage follows after Jesus has performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000 and walking on water. The crowd is now looking for Jesus, trying to figure out where he went. When they find him, they ask, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” But Jesus, knowing their hearts, responds by saying, “You’re looking for me not because you saw the signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.”

Jesus is pointing out that the people are seeking him for the wrong reasons—they are following him because of what they can get from him, not because they recognize who he truly is. This raises a question for all of us: Why are we following Jesus? Are we following Him for what He can give us, or are we following Him because we truly believe in who He is and the life He offers?

The people then bring up the story of their ancestors receiving manna from heaven, but Jesus clarifies that it wasn’t Moses who gave them bread from heaven—it was God. He goes on to say, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” Jesus isn’t just offering physical bread; He’s offering something much deeper—eternal life and true satisfaction.

This brings us to a key point: we often seek satisfaction in things that can never truly fill us. Whether it’s fame, success, money, or status, these things are like “rice cakes,” as I like to call them—empty, unfulfilling, and ultimately leaving us still hungry. Jesus, on the other hand, is the bread of life—the only one who can truly satisfy the deep longings of our hearts.

So today, I encourage you to reflect on where you’re seeking satisfaction. Are you chasing after things that leave you empty, or are you seeking Jesus, the true source of life? As He says in the passage, “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.”

Thanks for being with me this morning. Tomorrow, we’ll continue with verse 41 of John chapter 6. Have a wonderful day, and I’ll see you in the morning!