Used to be that Saturday mornings were a time we went out for breakfast. It was nice to get up at a leisurely pace, have some coffee and then head to the café.
In my book, there is nothing better than buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy! That’s almost heaven for sure.
I imagine you are probably wondering why I focusing on food today. It has to do with the Scriptures I was reading this morning.
“Make your words good—you will be glad you did. 21 Words can bring death or life! Talk too much, and you will eat everything you say.” Proverbs 18:20-21 CEV
Think about yesterday and the words spoken, were they sweet and light or were they bitter and tart? David and Solomon both tell us that God’s words are sweet as honey. There are times that our words need to bring discipline and correction but even then they can taste good if we speak the truth in love.
“It is never fun to be corrected. In fact, at the time it is always painful. But if we learn to obey by being corrected, we will do right and live at peace.” Hebrews 12:11 CEV
Words are the food that feed our soul.
We’ve all had those times when we’ve been telling a story, relating an experience and we could feel the anger rising up inside, just like it did when we lived through it the first time. And then there are those that fill our hearts with joy and laughter. It goes without saying, it’s better to focus on the good.
“My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words. 21 Don’t let them out of your sight. Never stop thinking about them. 22 These words are the secret of life and health to all who discover them. 23 Above all, be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life.” Proverbs 4:20-23 ERV
Words bring health and life and they build the thoughts that control our life.
I find it very interesting that Jesus referred to himself both as the Word and the bread of life. The Word becomes our bread and bread gives life.
“The Word (Christ) was in the beginning. The Word was with God. The Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 He made all things. Nothing was made without Him making it. ” John 1:1-3 NLV
“Jesus replied: I am the bread that gives life! No one who comes to me will ever be hungry. No one who has faith in me will ever be thirsty.” John 6:35 CEV
It’s His Word that brings us a banquet of blessings to enjoy.
Before I draw this to a conclusion I want to share with you a few verses from Psalms.
“Our Lord, you keep your word and do everything you say. 14 When someone stumbles or falls, you give a helping hand. 15 Everyone depends on you, and when the time is right, you provide them with food. 16 By your own hand you satisfy the desires of all who live. 17 Our Lord, everything you do is kind and thoughtful, 18 and you are near to everyone whose prayers are sincere.” Psalm 145:13-18 CEV
God’s Word provides us with the food we need, He desires to satisfy our lives. His Words are the food that will feed us in every circumstance. We will be strengthened by them.
Let’s feast on God’s word today. It’s ok to pig out. It’s low carb, low calorie and delicious!