Monday, December 21, 2009

Eat Up!

"Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord's kindness." 1 Peter 2:2-3

Taste and see that the Lord is good. It's an individual, personal tasting. Second-hand savoring isn't good enough.

God's Word provides all the nourishment we need and the more we feed on His truths the more our spiritual appetite will increase. One way to mature in Christ is by feasting on His Word. Nibbling and sampling doesn't suffice. As my Pastor shared in a sermon once, God's banqueting table is full. Every imaginable delicacy is available. Are you coming hungry in need of His filling? There is no need to ever walk away empty. He is our constant supply.

Life for today requires the provision of God today. Yesterday's manna will not satisfy. Apetite is developed through consistancy. Daily intake prevents spiritual starvation. Sadly, we too often eat out of habit, and not out of hunger. Asking the Lord to increase my desire for Him, so that I will have a constant craving. With desire comes the delight of knowing that God is more than enough.

"Every one who thirsts, come to the waters;...Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance." Isaiah 54:1-2



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B His Girl said...

Hi,

Just wanted to say sending Renee to Beth's post was a great idea. I was touched by her words also. Isn't God something else...sending Grace and Mercy to care for Beth!!!! Love that and Him!
On your post: I also pray to hunger MORE for the Lord. I lead a Sunday School class called the Piranhas...Hungry for God. Thanks for encouraging others!