John 6:24-27

“Jesus answered them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.’” vs. 26

Jesus was no fool. When the crowds descended on Capernaum after the feeding on the other side of the sea, he knew what they were looking for. They hadn’t even been impressed by the miraculous feeding, they only wanted more bread. We can’t blame them too much. Food is, after all, one of our basic needs, and that’s why people continue to search out places where they can get meals and groceries. But even though it’s crucial to keep on feeding the hungry, there are some things that are more important. Even when we have enough food, there are spiritual hungers that cut right to the core of our well-being. And unless we can lay our hands on “soul food” we are never going to have spiritual satisfaction. And where do we find this kind of fare? Jesus pointed to himself, and through the centuries, we’ve not yet stumbled on a better option. It’s as we devour the words of Jesus that we find the nutrients that are craved by our souls. And as we take them into our beings they are absorbed into the essence of who we are and we actually become what we have eaten. We become the loving presence of Jesus in the world, and the deepest needs of humanity are met!

Thought for the Day: How is Jesus changing me?