FEASTING WITH OUR FATHER

Eating vegetables does not make someone a vegetarian—no more than reading the Bible makes someone a Christian. Nevertheless, our physical bodies will only be as healthy as the food we ingest. And our spiritual being—only as strong as the steps taken to strengthen it. In Matthew 4:4, Jesus reminds us that “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Meaning, there is more to life than what we eat and drink (Matthew 6:25). Based on these aligned scriptures, the Word of God has a greater chance of sustaining us than blackened salmon and a house salad. The only way to experience a truly fulfilling life is to live according to The Bible.

In Revelations 3:20, Jesus promises, “Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.” Jesus offers a Divine dinner invitation for spiritual sustenance. It’s a moment to partake in a personal feast with Our Father— an opportunity to break bread with the “bread of life.” When we think of the word “feast,” we think of a celebration surrounding food. But a feast involves more than just food. It serves as a reminder of God’s mercy towards us. It is a time to rejoice in His goodness and reflect on the abundance He has bestowed upon us all. It provides an intimate occasion to fellowship and lounge in the lap of God. Feasting with the Father is drastically different from any present day drive-thru. It requires daily digestion of His Word, constantly digging into the scriptures and breaking down every verse.

As Believers, we must indulge ourselves in His Word as if our life depends on it… because it does! Our spirit is a living being. Therefore, we must feed it with what promotes sustainability.

Dining with our Lord may not seem as fun and festive as eating with family and friends. But that’s perfectly okay. Because what He tosses on the table is a different type of spread. He piles our plates with things that are seldom served—loads of love, heaps of hope, bundles of joy, and plenty of peace. Everything we need for a perfect binge! In Isaiah 55:1-3, God ex- tends an additional invitation to all of us: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant.”

Obviously, eating a plate of vegetables is better than eating a basket of buttered bread. While both may be pleasing to the palate, neither provides the spiritual enrichment necessary to live a happy life. Only God can satisfy the longing soul and fill the hungry soul with good things (Psalms 107:9). Let Him! Decide today that you will no longer work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures into eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you (John 6:27). Remember, it is the Spirit Who gives life; the flesh is no help at all (John 6:63).

Undoubtedly, The Word of God is more essential than any omelet, mimosa, or tomahawk steak. More important than food itself. Therefore, eat! Taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalms 34:8)! Set your table and have supper with the Savior. May we all rejoice and feast with Our Father, knowing that we may all be at different tables, yet eating the same spiritual food (1 Corinthians 10:3).

– Bon’ Appetit!

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