FROM THE PULPIT: Seek Jesus with reason
The Rev. Gerard Martel
Jesus answered, I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.
— John 6:26 - 27
There are many reasons people seek Jesus Christ. The purest of motives, of course, is to seek Him for who He is, the Son of God, our Lord and our Savior. Unfortunately, it is probably more likely that most people seek Jesus for what He can do for them rather than for His deity. Most are impressed with Jesus’ power, but not with His person, and they don’t see Him as God.
In the verses we are considering today, Jesus is addressing the [...]
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