We eat for any number of reasons – out of hunger, boredom, experimenting with a recipe, or for comfort. All may satisfy at the moment but then, in a short time, we must eat again. The food must be prepared and the table set, repeatedly.

Upon creating man, God placed them in the middle of a garden with trees and vegetation to fill their need to eat. He said to them:

“The Lord God commanded the man, saying, “From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.” (Genesis 2:16-17, NASB)

From the beginning, God provided all that was needed for us to be satisfied. He gave it freely and it was in abundance. It provided life, health, and wholeness. God built obedience into our relationship from the beginning.

God still offers this invitation to all:

“You there! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost.” (Isaiah 55:1, NASB)

God offers to us freely, that which will fill us. It comes without a cost to us, yet cost Him everything.

Scripture became life and breath to Jeremiah, the daily sustenance he relied upon.

“Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts.”
(Jeremiah 15:16, NASB)

Once discovered, he devoured God’s Word for he knew when circumstances looked difficult, hopeless, and bitter, God’s Word would yet be satisfying to his soul.

May we come to the place, the same table even, and like the psalmist declare:

“How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
(Psalm 119:103, NASB)

May I ask –
What Scripture is He serving you today?

Come, sit a spell. Bring your coffee, your posts, and your thoughts. If you link up, kindly visit those who have drawn up a seat around you.

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