Then some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the LORD had given thanks. John 6:32
Around 20 AD, during the construction of Tiberias, an ancient cemetery was found, making it unclean for any Jew to live there or travel through. Residents of this lakeside city, heard the wonders of a man named Jesus. Hungry and anxious to see Jesus for themselves, they went in search of Him. The people that took to boats to find Jesus landed shortly after the miraculous feeding of 5,000 people. When they arrived, Jesus and His disciples had already left, so they followed them to Capernaum where they found Him.
These people knew of a possible Messiah that provided free food, but on this day Jesus’ message was the Bread of Life. It was obvious to many that Jesus met the physical needs of the sick, poor, and marginalized. No one wanted to miss out on their fair share, but our spiritual well-being is what He lived to die for and that is what these seekers found.
We often begin our spiritual journey with certain expectations, thinking we know what we’re looking for. It is what motivates us. But in God’s loving kindness, we are led to exactly what we need. He’s just that kind of God. He knows best and He is good.
Love,
Gretchen