The next portion of the story is found is John 6: 28 to 40....you can see Jesus continuing to drive the point home about who He is. Look closely at verse 35 "And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and He who believes in Me shall never thirst.""
You see in these verses that a crowd is seeking food from Jesus. They saw how miraculously He provided for them. They thought this seems like a good deal, we can just follow this guy and we'll get free food. Sounds glib, but really look at their intentions. The reality is that the provision Jesus' provided goes much deeper than just providing physical food. This is what He is trying to show the narrow-minded crowd (and for that matter, it is what He is trying to show all of us as well).
Jesus provides a pathway to everlasting life and a reunion with our creator. He is trying to show them that He offers so much more. But the bottom line is that they (and we) need to place our faith in Jesus. Here Jesus is casting seeds out in a field of non-believers. He knows the seeds of truth. He offers the spiritual provision that everyone needs. But some of the seeds will sprout and grow into a thriving relationship with God. Other seeds will fall on baron ground and will never sprout. Why? Because the seed is Jesus' message and offer to us for everlasting life and a relationship with Him! The soil is us. Do we consider that seed and have faith that the seed will grow, by planting it in rich soil, watering it, weeding around it and nourishing it, so it will flourish? Or do we just stare at it and let the seed of everlasting life blow in the winds of time, never being allowed to take hold, root and flourish in our lives. Jesus offers us everlasting life. We just need to place faith in Him and cultivate what He offers, then the spirit of God will flourish in our lives.
Dear Heavenly Father, help me to continue to cultivate the life you have given me. Amen
