Being Fed by God

All babies are powerless and most require the aid of an older being for their nourishment.  It doesn’t matter if it an animal or a human.  At the same time, even though we may become adults, we still require to have some help from a higher power.  When we think we’re “independent” of any help from that other being (God) then we are in trouble.  We are no longer humble, but rather prideful.  Remember, “Pride comes before destruction!” (Proverbs 16:18a)

Sunday, we discussed the first temptation of Jesus recorded in Matthew.  In this temptation, Jesus has just completed a 40-day quest in the wilderness in which he also fasted.  He is most likely looking forward to sustenance.  Though, maybe, by that point, it isn’t that important – just food for thought.  We may be able to feed much of our needs by our own hands, however there is a great need that only He can provide.  This may be one of the reasons that Jesus challenges the Devil by saying what He does from Deuteronomy 8:3.  Here are some applications to choose from to use this week…

1. Favorite Food ~ We all have some sort of food or a restaurant that we just love.  If we could go out __ times a week, we’d go there the most.  We just love the food, maybe even the atmosphere, etc.  What would happen if that were the only place to go?  There was no other variety, just what was on their menu.  You cannot live on that place alone…you need something greater…you need God!
2. Be a Food Chemist ~ Don’t dismiss this if you hate science or chemistry.  This topic came to mind as a food chemist tries to find ways to make food taste better with different combinations.  Imagine the knowledge to add a little more of this or a little less of that or adding a completely random flavor to something and make it taste good.  Who would have thought that honey added to peanuts, with salt, would taste so good?  Use this concept to dig deeper into the food of the Word of God to make it taste different and better to your palate!  Another way is to be open to what is presented by others.
3. Don’t Let It Become Moldy ~ Items like cheese are susceptible to becoming moldy if left unused for a long period of time.  They are no longer useful.  Not literally, but do not let the Word of God sit around your life so long that it no longer becomes useful to you…refresh, renew, and revive yourself to appeal your taste buds to its enjoyable taste! *Keep in mind the Word is available in more than the printed form…music, electronic, & oral.

We cannot survive on one thing, no matter how much we like it or how hungry we are.  Keep in mind that we need the spiritual nourishment that only He can provide.

Looking forward to the “mystery meat” that God so richly provides to nourish me!