SOMETIMES LITERALLY AND SOMETIMES
FIGURATIVELY:
FOOD IS
MENTIONED THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE
THE FOOD CREATED FOR OUR WELLBEING
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 reposted
A
surprise waited for me when I began to research food mentioned in the Bible. When
oil, wine, and honey, for example, is mentioned, it is often giving instruction
about your spirit and soul (in a figurative sense); taking for granted we would
be wise enough to know this is good for our body. It is healthful. "Who
satisfies thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the
eagle's." (Psalm 103:5). The wisdom is dependable: high, wide, and broad.
You will learn what is best for your body. But in addition, it is profound
insight for your spirit and soul.
"For
the word of God is quick (to live), and powerful, and sharper than any
two-edged sword, piercing (to penetrate) even to the dividing asunder of soul
and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intents of the heart..." (Hebrews 4:12,13).
God has written to us what the essence of health can be in
the pages of the Bible! Though the instruction for health is here, God has the
final “say” about our lives and health and future…even how long our lives will
be.
Here is the Way to eternal life, through Jesus.
It is a package deal: the Bible gives the way to success for your whole life
here and now. Why would Scripture not show us
the best Plan for health! Food that is physically health
building is also figurative.
“Ho, every one that thirsts,
come ye to the waters, and he that has no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy
wine and milk without money and without price.
Wherefore do
ye spend money for that
which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfies not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in
fatness. Incline your ear, and come
unto me: hear, and your soul shall live…” Isaiah 55:1-3.
We choose our way every day. A Christian, a believer who has
eternal life lives a potentially fulfilling, useful life, but it is not
possible to do it without Scripture. We need the wisdom and Presence of the
Holy Spirit guiding us. "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom
the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things..." spoken
by Jesus. (John 14:26).
"Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths (level, direct) for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed." (Hebrews 12:12,13).
