As we read the Word and allow the narrative of the story to unfold, we realize that one thing is built on another. Now remember, Jesus had just finished feeding 5,000 people with a sack lunch. He dismisses the crowd. The disciples have 12 baskets of food left over, one for each disciple. Jesus makes them get into the boat and He says, “I'll meet you on the other side.” Then He walks on water, rough water, and they see a miracle. He gets into the boat, and they go to the other side. That very same crowd has now realized when they wake up, that He is gone. Knowing that His disciples had left, they leave, and they head to the very same area where the disciples had gone in the boat. This huge crowd followed Christ and they found Him on the other side of the lake. They want another miracle and Jesus knows their hearts. And He basically says to them, “You are following Me because you want another miracle. You are following Me because of the bread I gave you.” But as they continue to follow Him, they’ll realize that He is the true “bread of life” that they need to be satisfied.