Food And Nourishment

Eating food together is something that give most of us pleasure, but at its heart, eating food is actually about consuming the nutrients our body needs to be nourished and cleansed so we can grow and change.

Jesus made a startling statement about food and eating when He said:  “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. 

John 6:43-51

He went on to explain:

The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.

John 6:63

Just as we don’t just look at food and appreciate it – even though it looks good and smells amazing and is laid out on a beautiful  table – if we’re smart, we’ll actually eat it. 

All the appreciating in the world is empty unless the food is consumed and the body gains nutrition from it.  It’s only when that food is taken into us – that we benefit from it and change takes place in our bodies.

Heavenly Father, we thank You today that You provide for our needs every day.  In these moments we’re thinking about and giving thanks for the spiritual food that You give us that gives us everything we need for a strong and fulfilling life. 

You provide delicious food for me in the presence of my enemies. You have welcomed me as your guest; blessings overflow! 

Psalm 23:5

We are assured that if we will just come to You, You will provide good things for us. 

Is anyone thirsty?  Come and drink—even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk—it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me,  and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. 

Isaiah 55:1-2

We agree with You again today God that it’s only the spiritual nutrition You give us that keeps us strong.

We don’t want to just read and appreciate what You are saying but we want to be changed and actually live differently. 

We give ourselves to You, to Your Word, and to the voice of Your Holy Spirit with thanks and expectation of a wonderful meal enjoyed together with You and strengthened lives because of what You feed us.  Amen