S – Therefore, when Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself. 

John 6:15 CSB

O – Commentary:

The people saw His sign, but they did not perceive its meaning. They wanted to seize Him and make Him King. This marks the highpoint of Jesus’ popularity and a great temptation for Him. Could He have the kingdom without the Cross? No. Jesus’ kingdom would be given to Him by the Father (cf. Ps. 2:7–12; Dan. 7:13–14). It will not come from this world (John 18:36). The path of the Father’s will lies in another direction. Before He can be the reigning Lion of Judah, He must be the Lamb who bears the sin of the world

  “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures,

A – After an amazing miracle, the people wanted to make Jesus their king.  The temptation to allow this must have been great.  Jesus didn’t want to give up his true kingship for a “substitute.”  We don’t want to trade God’s plan for our own.  The “victory” may be for this season but God has the eternal perspective.  

R – Heavenly Father, we surrender our will to yours today.  We want to know the true purposes and calling you have for us so a substitute does not sway us.  Give us the discernment and understanding necessary to know and follow your truth.