Signs

I ask for signs from God when I am about to make a decision. So I am intrigued by Jesus' words in today's gospel. He says to the people who look for him and find him after he multiplied the loaves and fed them, "You do not seek me because you have seen the sign but because you have eaten your fill of the bread." What sign did they miss? What sign am I missing when I look for signs to confirm that God loves me or that I am on the right path?



What does it mean that we need only faith in Jesus? If I had faith would I cease to be asking for signs? I think the signs I ask for are more like the things the people did see--gifts from God that satisfy some temporary needs I have. Today I want to recognize the sign of God's presence and power in my life and world without the manifestations that are satisfying to my temporary needs.

What is your experience of seeking signs? Does the gospel for day raise any questions for you?