The disciples got into a boat and set off across the Lake of Galilee. About halfway, the night lake became rough with strong wind. They then saw Jesus coming to them, walking on the water. Jesus is the Sovereign Lord over nature. He came to help them. When the disciples recognized him and took him into the boat, the boat arrived at their destination immediately. Those who receive Jesus into their lives have deliverance and nothing to fear. Jesus keeps an eye on us and is always with us.

The crowds came to Jesus, not because they were interested in knowing who Jesus was, but because they wanted to get free bread from Jesus. But Jesus did not come to fulfill the desires of his followers. He came to help them to believe in the Son and have eternal life. He urges them not to work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life. How do we work for food that endures to eternal life? Jesus says, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent" (29). The work of God is to have faith in Jesus whom God sent to give eternal life to all who come to him. Having faith in Jesus is the very work of God.


Application: Lord, I believe in Jesus who alone gives eternal life. Help me trust in Jesus for the food that leads to eternal life.
One Word: Believe in Jesus