That reminded me of when certain people were looking for Jesus after he had fed them the loaves and fishes. They didn't see him get in the boat with his disciples and yet found him on the other side of the lake.
He told them, the only reason your looking for me is because I fed you and you were filled. They didn't seek him because they wanted to know Him.
Something like that..
Sometimes we are looking to receive something in times of need. But what are we giving back in those times when we are full?
Jhn 6:22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but
that his disciples were gone away alone;
Jhn 6:23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks
Jhn 6:24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
Jhn 6:25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
Jhn 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
Jhn 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
This goes along with the saying..
Seek ye First the kingdom of God and his righteousness, THEN shall these things be added unto thee.
They was looking for the add ons. First things First.
So, the crops are in the barn, no shortage of food, planty money in the bank account, all is good in the world.
We may forget sometimes to be thankful for what we have. We get busy working and playing, and occasionally give a shout out.
Thank You Lord.
Then tragedy hits, the cupboard runs dry, you lost your job and your hungry..
And we think our prayers are going unheard.
Perhaps the Lord spends as much time answering prayer as the time in between our giving thanks in times of plenty?
I'm talking "our" as in general.. there are many people who give thanks everyday regardless what their circumstances are.
But if you only come to the Lord in times of need, then all the other times when you could have been spending with him in praise and joy,
is equal to the amount of time for prayers to be answered.
Love is a two way street.
I'm just thinking..
HUGS