The reason was that the blessings He proposed to bestow were spiritual, while the blessings they craved were physical.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
He craved most ardently that sometime an opportunity would occur for such deeds, particularly in defense of Nell.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Those who craved the attention of Mrs. Whittle found it necessary to be conspicuous either as a saint or a sinner.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe