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John 6:26&27
"26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek Me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for Him hath God the Father sealed."

This week we are studying Jesus feeding the five thousand. This is a miracle that has us amazed to this day! After a VERY long day for the Disciples. They tried to GET AWAY. The crowds were so numerous that they overwhelmed the disciples. Jesus preached to the multitudes and then ordered His Disciples to feed them! It's an impossible task.

Jesus takes care of it! Two fishes and five loaves are divided up and distributed to the people there! Everyone ate till they were full. And, when they were done, they had LEFTOVERS! Twelve baskets full!

From here, the Disciples set sail again and Jesus retreats to a mountain. The Disciples ship is caught in a storm and Jesus walks on the water to help them get safely to their destination. And, then the Disciples get REST.

And, the next day, the crowds began forming again. We turn to the Gospel of John to read about Jesus's interaction with them. In today's verses, "Ye seek Me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled." Very shallowly these people are looking to Jesus for their next meal. Who doesn't want "More FREE food?"

And, Jesus gives more to us! More than physical sustenance. The spiritual food that Jesus offers is not something that can be earned through our effort, but it is a gift from God. It comes through faith in Him. "Him hath God the Father sealed." This "seal" signifies divine approval and validation of Jesus' mission, confirming that He is the one through whom eternal life is offered. Jesus is not merely a teacher or prophet but the Son of GOD, sent to provide salvation.
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