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John 6: 26-27 “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. 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.”

Jesus Christ was comparing the food humans need in this present world and the food we should eat that is given by Him who was sent by His Father. The earthly food we are having now, since Adam and Eve, the bread given by God and eaten by the Israelites in the desert did not last long because all have died. The Spiritual food from Christ lasts eternally.

The problem, of the disciples in searching for Jesus when they boarded the ship going to Capernaum, He, Jesus, did not go with them. They tried to seek Him travelling to, as it were, to another barangay, instead He went His own way, walking over the sea. They were afraid, but He said unto them, “It is I; be not afraid” and they willingly received Him into the ship.

Verse 25. The people said Teacher, how did you come here?  We were looking for you because you did not board the boat. Jesus rebuked them because they looked to the natural food given and thought that if Jesus was not with them, where would they get the bread to feed them? They did not look to the miracles. The first thing we should always see when we seek Jesus in this teaching is: –

• The power given by His Father.
• The miracles done through Him.  When Jesus called all the sick, with any kind of infirmity — they were cured and healed.
• The five loaves and fishes were more than enough, with 12 baskets extra.
• Jesus did not need His disciples to take Him to the next barangay. He has the power to go where He will.

Jesus said, labour for the food that will not perish, but that which endureth unto everlasting life. Yes, God has created us human, to that we enjoy and use all things that we need from His creation, but there is one thing God wants from us in return. Whether we remember to praise and thank Him. All nations and countries have their government. They have their national anthem to sing when they come together and in their schools. The same applies to Christian duties and responsibilities. Sunday is set aside every week, a day for God; giving Him our time; a day to worship Him by seeking Jesus Christ.

The Bible teaches — give to Caesar and give to God, what is for God? Thanksgiving and offering but we can’t give anything if we do not works. This is the same thing in our Spiritual life. The Bible teaches us to do something good for somebody every day, and we are required by Jesus to go and do His work.  Not only the Apostles, but all who believe and have faith in Him. Mark 3:35. “For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister and mother.” The will of God is for us to move, put into action Christ’s teachings and commandments, all what we read and are taught what He did, His character displayed, that we are to reflect as servants, believers, to others. Christ is that bread of life, He is the way and the truth, and our labour must be for His glory and His Kingdom. This becomes our green card to become citizens of Heaven.