The crowd told Jesus that they needed to see more miracles before they’d believe He was from God (John 6:30).
It wasn’t enough for them that His past teachings and miracles had verified His Messianic status.
They wanted to call the shots not unlike an idol-worshipper falling at the feet of something crafted as a self-serving pseudo-god.
Jesus told the crowd (6:32-40) that He didn’t come to give them miracles but instead to give them bread and water. His bread of life and living water.
Impressive, authentic miracles last for a moment and don’t nourish the soul the way that His bread and His water do.
Faith isn’t about “What have you done for me lately?” Instead, it is a matter of what Jesus does for us eternally.
The bread and water await you, my friend. Please join me at the table.
As always, I love you
Martin
