That evening the disciples went down to the shore of the sea and got into a boat to make for Capernaum on the other side of the sea. It was getting dark by now and Jesus had still not rejoined them. The wind was strong, and the sea was getting rough. They had rowed three or four miles when they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming towards the boat. They were afraid, but he said, ‘It's me. Don't be afraid.' They were ready to take him into the boat, and immediately it reached the shore at the place they were making for.
Next day, the crowd that had stayed on the other side saw that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not got into the boat with his disciples, but that the disciples had set off by themselves. Other boats, however, had put in from Tiberias, near the place where the bread had been eaten. When the people saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into those boats and crossed to Capernaum to look for Jesus. When they found him on the other side, they said to him, ‘Rabbi, when did you come here?' Jesus answered: In all truth I tell you, you are looking for me not because you have seen the signs but because you had all the bread you wanted to eat. Do not work for food that goes bad, but work for food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of man will give you, for on him the Father, God himself, has set his seal. (John 6:16-27 NJB)
Several days ago the Pharisees came to Jesus demanding a sign and He said no sign would be given. Yet the 5000 were fed. And, Jesus walked upon the water. How shall we reconcile that? Really it is fairly easy. Those who seek after signs and demand proof will never be satisfied. Those however who simply keep their eyes open and pay attention to what is going on will be given plenty of evidence for the truth that is found only in Christ.
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