God's word is the Bread of Life
In spiritual reference this world is like a desert. The heavenly
manna we have to live on is God's word. Jesus is the Word.
John 1:1-5. He is the living bread that came down from heaven.
John 6:32-35, 47-59.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely
goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and
I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23:5-6.
The prophet Jeremiah said, "Thy words were found, and I did
eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of
mine heart ... " Jeremiah 15:16.
God's word is the pure health food. Be frank and push you
forward. It is the Lord who invites you to his plentiful ready
laid table. He has richly blessing to all who call on him.
Rom. 10:12.
The manna in the desert tasted like wafers made with honey, as
the taste of fresh oil. Exodus 16:31. Numbers 11:8. The heavenly
manna, which is God's word, is also very good. It is sweeter than
honey. Psalm 119:103. The statutes of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring
for ever: the judgements of the Lord are true and righteous
together. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much
fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover,
by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is
great reward. Psalm 19:8-11.
Though the people of Israel were allowed to eat of the good manna,
they grumbled yet. They were rebellious and longing back to Egypt.
So it is also now. Though the heavenly manna, God's words, is the
absolute best spiritual food and taste superb, there are many who
are peevish and rebellious. They are not at all happy about the
Lord's commands. For them the rock of salvation has been a rock
that makes them fall. Rom. 9:33.
Allan Svensson
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