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John 6:26 - Seeking Jesus.

John 6:26 (NKJV) Jesus answered them and 
said, "Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, 
not because you saw the signs, but because you 
ate of the loaves and were filled. 

John 6:26 (TLB) Jesus replied, The truth 
of the matter is that you want to be with me 
because I fed you, not because you believe in me."  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The older I get, the more I notice that 
many people fall into one of two categories: 
givers and takers. We all probably know at least 
one person who seems interested only in what he 
or she can get out of a relationship. In many 
ways, our culture promotes this self-centered 
behavior, especially with couples. If one side feels 
as though the relationship no longer meets 
their needs, they're often encouraged to move on 
and find a new partner. 
   Jesus felt the sting of being used after 
He miraculously fed a crowd of thousands with a 
few loaves and two fish. Some of the people 
followed after Him the next day. Jesus knew what was 
in their hearts. They sought Him because of the 
free food they'd received, not because they 
hungered for the truth. I can't imagine how sad Jesus 
must have felt at this response, after working so 
hard to open people's eyes to the gift of 
forgiveness and salvation He offered. All while knowing 
that He would soon lay down His life to pay for 
their sins. 
   Brother Lawrence, a seventeenth-century 
lay brother in a French monastery, learned to 
make the love of God his motivation for all of 
his actions. He found joy while performing even 
the most mundane chore, "SEEKING HIM ONLY AND 
NOTHING ELSE, NOT EVEN HIS GIFTS" (from The Practice 
of the Presence of God). Those words made me 
evaluate my own attitudes: Am I motivated to follow 
and serve Jesus for the blessings He can give 
me, or do I love Him simply for Who He is? Like 
Brother Lawrence, I want to offer Jesus a love with 
no strings attached. by Dianne Neal Matthews 
   Faith Step: Evaluate your prayer life to 
make sure you include pure expressions of love 
for Jesus along with your requests and needs. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2019 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: 
http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/ 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657