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 the 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.
This study gives an overview of the name “Jesus” and the title “Christ.” It also gives every use in the Greek New Testament of “Christ Jesus” in the original text. These uses show that “Christ Jesus” refers to our risen Lord and what we have as believers in him.
Open your eyes! The spiritual battle rages around us. But you can’t see the enemy with your physical eyes. Nor can you see Jesus standing at the Father’s right hand with your physical eyes, or any angelic warriors fighting FOR you. But they are real. And so is the adversary, and his forces. Let’s open our eyes and stay in the fight.
I’ve been thinking about how blessed I am by my loving Father through my Lord Jesus Christ. I have a wonderful Mom [in her 100th year], a beautiful and spiritually uplifting wife, a son who loves us and prays for us, our daughter-in-law who is an answer to prayer, two amazing grandchildren who are unique and a joy to behold, my brothers and sisters and their families, Christian friends and co-workers, and a positive relationship with myself.
Jesus shared his heart with those
Jesus and disciples hungry,
Having you come over, I hope it’s never over,
Ask, and God’ll give to you,
Shout from the highest mountain
We wrestle not against mere men, but spirits in high places