The people who were fed by Jesus had heard stories about how God provided for their ancestors when they wandered through the desert, how God provided manna for them to eat. They all prayed Psalm 23 which spoke about God giving his people to rest in green pastures. How could any good Israelite knowing the scriptures full well not see what was unfolding before their very eyes. During this quiet time of the year, we can fine-tune our senses, our spiritual life, so that we will be aware of what is happening in our midst.