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It is true that our bodies need daily physical nutrition in order to be sustained. When denied over time, its lack will cause our bodies to become unsatisfied and to weaken (picture what happens when we are in times of prayer and fasting). However, this type of nutrition and
satisfaction are very limited and only an image of the ultimate satisfaction that is part of our design as images of God.
Jesus illustrates this important principle in today’s devotional scripture. It describes a famous scene where Jesus had just finished talking with the
Jesus illustrates this important principle in today’s devotional scripture. It describes a famous scene where Jesus had just finished talking with the
Samaritan woman at the well while his disciples had gone to look for food. They returned after gathering physical food and asked Him why He was not eating (surely His body must have been very hungry). But the response by Jesus clearly illustrates the point of today’s devotional
message. Our ultimate nutrition (that which truly and ultimately satisfies us) is to do what pleases our Father in heaven. It is in our DNA and NOTHING else can truly satisfy us. Other things in this world may seem to satisfy, but in the end they will ultimately leave us still
needing or wanting more (ultimately in brokenness).
But this “spiritual” nutrition satisfies what we truly need and it is not dependent on how we feel physically or emotionally or what other people around us think. It is the only “food” that truly satisfies as described here as
But this “spiritual” nutrition satisfies what we truly need and it is not dependent on how we feel physically or emotionally or what other people around us think. It is the only “food” that truly satisfies as described here as
an example by Jesus when His disciples returned and wondered why He was not hungry and ready to eat. It is found in John chapter 4 beginning at verse 31 after the woman had returned to her village and told everyone that she had met the Messiah and told them to come see Him for
themselves.
31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” 32 But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is
31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” 32 But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” 33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is
to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. - John 4:31-34
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