Today Sherry and I go to a local farm where we buy our meat products. God originally designed man to live on plants. After the flood, meat became a part of our recommended diet. As born again believers, we want to “steward” everything that our Father gives us charge over: body, soul, and spirit. When it comes to eating, Paul gave Timothy some good advice.
1 Timothy 4:3-5 [The Passion Translation]:
They will require celibacy and dietary restrictions that God doesn’t expect, for he created all foods to be received with the celebration of faith by those who fully know the truth.
We know that all creation is beautiful to God and there is nothing to be refused if it is received with gratitude.
All that we eat is made sacred by the Word of God and prayer.
Of course, we want to eat the best food we can. But they key is to receive it with an “attitude of gratitude.” That’s why we pray when we eat–to give our Father thanks for all the good He provides for us. Jesus gave his life so we can be cleansed spiritually and healthy physically. When we eat and drink, we can also remember his broken body and shed blood.
Enjoy all the abundance our Father has given us to enjoy in this life. He is well pleased when we do that with thanksgiving.
Amen. I love you.
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Love to you and Sherry!