WORK FOR FOOD THAT DO ES NOT SPOIL

Monday of the Third Week of Easter John 6:22-29 “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.” In todays gospel reading, the crowds keep following Jesus, not because they understood the significance of the multiplication of bread and fishes, but because they are hungry again. They are chasing Jesus for a wrong reason. It’s sad to say but the reason behind why they keep on following Him is not Jesus himself but their desire for the food. Their looking for food not Jesus. Today, the gospel is reminding us one reality of life. (This might not be true and applicable to some) Some people forget about you, until they want something from you. There will be instances in our life that people will only remember you, when they need you. You only exist when they need something. There will be friends of yours who will come to you when they need you but throw you aside when they’re fine. In short, they will ignore you until they need you. Some of our friends are like shadows. They follow you in the sun but leave you in the dark. Folks, if this will happen to you don’t feel bad; instead be privilege to be like a candle that comes to their mind when there is darkness. Let us be grateful as the source of blessings and abundance during their moments of scarcity. Let us strive for higher realities and desire more for things that truly counts. Work for what is essential and eternal. Don’t chase Jesus for wrong reasons. Folks, do not work for food that will spoil. Faith in Jesus is beyond food and enjoyments. Let us chase Jesus not because we can avail free meals but because we believe that He is the one who can give full sustenance to our spirit. He is our ultimate satisfaction. Follow Jesus not because of earthly satisfaction but because of salvation. Blessings Fr. Jhack