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Revelation 3:20 – Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you. (MSG)
I have just heard once again those words that I have heard nearly every day for forty-two years: "What's for supper?" Sound familiar? When we were first married, Larry went out and bought two weeks' worth of frozen meals right off the bat. Thinking that was a bit strange, I cooked them and did pretty well, until I left the paper on the pizza, which made it very hard for my unsuspecting new husband to chew. It's strange that in all the time we knew each other before we were married, he had never asked me how I cooked. Had he asked, I could have told him that I didn't! After that first few weeks, I slowly learned to cook things other than frozen meals. Larry likes to tell a story (greatly exaggerated, I might add) about some biscuits I made from scratch that were so hard we threw them out to the birds. The story goes, according to Larry, they couldn't fly after eating the rock-hard biscuits. In fact, as he elaborates on the story, if they tried to fly, they would immediately drop from the sky. As the months went by, I was starting to be a decent cook, but there were those days when Larry asked, "What's for supper?" it was because he couldn't tell by looking at it.
Slowly but surely, my cooking improved, and "What's for supper?" took on a whole new attitude. It would, most of the time, come with a "Mmm — something smells good!" — words I loved to hear. Eventually, supper came every evening like clockwork, and for the most part was edible, but they still always asked, "What's for supper?"
As I go to my Bible to study God's Word, many times, I go hungry — heart hungry! I often ask my Lord, "What's for supper? What do you have for me to feed my hungry soul?" At those times, I need to sit with Him and sup with Him as Scripture tells us. In reading in the Psalms today, I came across a passage that I loved.
Psalm 132:13-15 – Yes — I, God, chose Zion, the place I wanted for my shrine; This will always be my home; this is what I want, and I'm here for good. I'll shower blessings on the pilgrims who come here, and give supper to those who arrive hungry. (MSG)
Doesn't that thrill your heart? It does mine! Think of it! God says, "I'll shower blessings on you if you come to Me, and if you come hungry, I will (get this) give you supper!" Oh, fellow pilgrims, do you feel loved? I do, too!
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to come to Your Word with hungry hearts, just waiting to be fed. Amen.
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Again, a good devotional. Blessings.
Thanks Jeanie, blessings to you and your family.
I always enjoy your devotional so much. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this encouraging devotional with us today. To God be the glory! Blessings.
Thank you, Jeanie. I was never much of a cook, either, so I appreciate this story. And that scripture is new to me — what great imagery!
Loved your devotional for today. The biscuit story was my chuckle for the day.
Thank you.
Although I commonly asked that question of my mother and now my wife, neither appreciated it. So I just wait and see. Like with God’s Word, it’s always a surprise.
Good morning,
Thanks for writing this devotional.
Somedays I need to be force-fed my supper.
I am hungry But, Somehow, I do not feel like eating.
Silly me.
Thank you for writing this devotional.
Blessings.
Oh Jeanie, it was delightful reading about your cooking episodes! Yes, it sure can be a job properly preparing the items to get a good meal on the table to suit everyone’s likes. In comparison, Jesus, gives us constant nourishment and fulfilling “suppers” through His word. We can feast on it very easily by reading scripture in the Bible and consuming the guidance He has laid out for us. He is always available to serve us and ever-deserving of our praise and thankfulness. Blessings for your very special writings.
Good morning, Jeanie,
Thanks for sharing your story about the biscuits. I definitely have ones where they love to tease me too. It is their way of showing they care. It is a great message that God wants us to “sup” with Him and He will take care of us. The Bible gives us many examples of the need to stay close to God and studying it when times are rough, definitely changes how we feel. The “What’s for supper?” phrase these days for me is me trying to think up what we will have. Thanks for sharing your faith. Blessings.
Hi Jeanie,
Yesterday it was 15 degrees here and I nearly froze to death. The sun is out today and that helps. Think I told you at some time as a girl I lived in Illinois and Nebraska. I WAS NEVER COLD. Since I have been in Texas now, I have become used to the warm weather.
Now, all of that has nothing to do with your devotional today which I enjoyed immensely. The experiences you mentioned relate to many of us, I am sure. Now, in my 80’s, I think…why am I still having to figure out what to have for dinner! Actually, I know I am blessed in more ways than one. My husband and I are able to live in our home on our ranch. As I look out the window, I can see the cattle and also about 50 cardinals at our bird feeder. In spite of the cold, which I do not like, I continue to be grateful to God for the life I have lived.
Thank you for writing today’s devotional. It was fun and meaningful.
Very good and well fed.
Sounds like you and your husband had a lot of fun together… surrounded by God’s love.