The crowd responds, “What would you
have us do in order to act in such a way that honors God’s will for us?” John 6:28 EFP
There seems
to be a genuine question from the people whom Jesus has challenged. “What do
you want us to do, Jesus?” When I have
found myself convicted by a sermon or a passage of Scripture, I often ask the
same question, “What should I do to honor you will for me?”
It’s a
critical juncture in this passage. They
have opened the door for Jesus to respond to them and give counsel. What will he answer? It’s interesting to note their question is
couched in a similar way as other biblical characters who have come to a point
of decision in their lives: Paul (Acts 22:10) and the Rich Young Ruler (Matthew
19:16) come to mind. Conviction is a
work of God. I can’t manufacture it or
feign in for the benefit of God. Jesus
sees right through me when I attempt it. It’s pointless.
Questions: Was there a spokesman or spokespersons? Did this come as a result of consensus? Did it reflect the feeling of the entire mass
of humanity? I often wonder about
casting a crowd as some monolithic group of like-thinkers. Such a group is so
hard to find. Perhaps the text will shed
some light on this dynamic as we proceed.
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