A Colorado faith leader employs Bible verses as a "clarion call" to prompt reflection on the reasons for following Christ.

"Indeed, indeed, I say to you, you are seeking me not because you observed signs, but because you consumed the bread and were satisfied. Do not labor for transient food, but for the food that lasts forever, which the Son of Man will bestow upon you. For it is on him that the Father, God, has placed his seal." (John 6:26-27)

The Gospel of John, one of the four gospel narratives in the New Testament, is believed to have been written by the Apostle John, although the exact authorship is unknown.

Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), stated that these verses convey a significant moment that resonates with the core of human longing and the foundation of our spiritual journey.

Martin stated that the Eucharist is the authentic and tangible body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ.

Martin spoke about the miracle of multiplying loaves and fishes and how it was compounded in the verses, he said.

"The crowd, having seen and profited from the miracle of the loaves and fishes, chases Jesus over the sea," he stated.

"Jesus elevates their motives by challenging them to seek eternal life instead of perishable food."

Martin's verses were a "clarion call" to examine why we follow Christ.

"Do we seek a relationship with Him solely for what He can do for us, or are we genuinely drawn to Him?" he asked.

"Are we merely going through the motions when attending church or are we concentrating on the source and summit - the enigma and wonder of the Eucharist?"

Martin suggested that the directive from Christ to "not work for perishable food" should prompt a shift in focus from the temporal to the eternal.

He stated that in our culture, which values instant gratification, this message is unconventional and encourages us to shift our focus from the transient to the eternal.

Martin, while working with college students through FOCUS, stated that he has met numerous young individuals and adults seeking meaning and purpose.

He stated that numerous students are caught in the whirlwind of academic and societal pressures, social expectations, and the pursuit of success as defined by worldly standards.

"However, Martin stated, "A profound, frequently unvoiced desire for something greater persists.""

That hunger, he said, is what Jesus addresses in these verses.

"Everywhere we travel, we encounter the desire to connect with Him through the Eucharist."

Martin stated that these Bible verses "encourage us to prioritize our spiritual sustenance."

He stated, "Amidst a society fixated on material possessions and fleeting enjoyments, Jesus presents an alternative: everlasting life through a connection with Him."

"A reminder that our true nourishment comes from the bread of life, which is Jesus himself, is presented in this passage."

Christians should reflect on gospel passages and consider if they prioritize daily time for Jesus and prayer.

"Are we refocusing ourselves on the Eucharist and making Jesus a priority in our lives?"

"Are we prioritizing the Eucharist and keeping Jesus at the forefront of our lives? The answers to these questions are crucial in maintaining our focus on Jesus throughout every stage of our journey," he emphasized.

"May we yearn for the bread of life, the Eucharist, and find our satisfaction in Him, who alone can quench our deepest yearnings."

Martin stated that this truth would not only change our lives but also serve as guiding lights of hope and nourishment for a world in dire need of spiritual sustenance.