December 19, 2009—Provision and Love
Scripture: John 5, 6
“Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.”
John 6:26
Observation
After the feeding of the five thousand the crowd flock to Jesus on the following day. Jesus cuts to the chase: “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.”
Application
God’s motivation for the sacrificial redemption Jesus accomplished for me is his eternal love—he loves me infinitely and wants me to be in relationship with him forever. The tragic reality of humankind is that we tend to be selfish creatures. We are most interested in what we can get for ourselves. If God is passing out free bread then I want some!
What am I after today? Am I more interested in what God can do for me, or in really seeking him to know and love him for who he is? That, detective, is the right question.
Prayer
Father, thank you for your provision today. Without your generous care I would be in big trouble. But thank you most for drawing me to yourself and pouring out your love for me. Please help me to grow in your love today, and grant me the grace to know and love you more deeply. In Jesus’ name, amen.
