November 7 — "Don’t Stop at the Signpost"

Today's Reading: John 6:1-21

When the crowd witnessed the miracle of the loaves and fishes, something clicked. Eyes widened. Hearts raced. This wasn’t just another rabbi with a knack for wonders—this was The Prophet Moses had spoken of! The sign was unmistakable.

In the Bible, a sign isn’t just a spectacle—it’s a spiritual pointer. It authenticates God’s power, validates His messengers, and invites us to look beyond the miracle to the Miracle-Giver. It’s not the destination—it’s the divine road sign saying, “This way to the Savior!”

Think of a road trip. You don’t pull over at a mile-marker and declare, “We made it!” That’d be ridiculous. In the same way, when Jesus fed the 5,000, the meal wasn’t the point. It was a signpost pointing to something far greater.

Yes, Jesus fed the crowd out of compassion, seeing thousands of hungry people. Yes, He stretched His disciples’ faith, showing that scarcity is no obstacle for God. But most of all, the miracle was a flashing arrow toward His identity—the One foretold in Scripture.

Moses had declared in Deuteronomy 18:15, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me… you must listen to him.” The feeding of the 5,000 echoed the manna miracle under Moses, confirming Jesus as The Prophet Israel had long awaited.

But here’s the twist—many in the crowd wanted the bread more than the Baker. They chased the sign but missed the Savior. Jesus called it out: “You are seeking Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves” (John 6:26). Oof. That hits home.

We do the same, don’t we? We chase provision, success, comfort, joy, peace, blessing, prosperity—yet overlook the One who gives it all meaning. Signs can’t sustain us. Only the Savior can. Every miracle, every answered prayer, every whisper of His goodness is a neon arrow pointing to Jesus—the Bread of Life. He alone satisfies.

So may the Lord open your eyes to see His signs not as finish lines, but as invitations. May every blessing lead you deeper into fellowship with the Giver. And may you follow every sign all the way home—to the Savior.