Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

— John 6:27

6 A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.

7 The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass.

8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

— Isaiah 40:6- 8

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

— John 10:10

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

–Romans 12:2

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace and joy to you from Christ.

When we pursue earthly matters and physical nourishment, do we hear Jesus calling us to a richer sustenance? Jesus said His “food”—His deepest source of soul satisfaction—came from doing His Father’s will. Nothing in this world compared to the joy of obeying His Father and completing His assigned work. Jesus also teaches us that physical harvest of this world is far inferior to the spiritual harvest of souls for God’s kingdom. Jesus desires to raise our awareness of people’s spiritual needs and opportunities around us. His words encourage us to set our sights on the spiritual investment in people’s desperate spiritual needs.

Our highest calling is to trust and obey God. Have we experienced that incomparable delight of obeying God? The world offers many brands of supposed satisfaction and fulfillment. We often seek identity and purpose in many worldly things. Jesus helps us realize He has so much more for us than the temporary happiness and fleeting pleasure this world offers. Jesus thrived on doing His Father’s will and He wants us to flourish by pursuing and pleasing God as well.