Food That Says I Love You

[Walter and Deborah]

 

Friday 7-8-22 6th. Day Of The Weekly Cycle, Tammuz 8, 5782 18th. Summer Day

Food That Says I Love You

Read: Luke 22:14–20 | Bible in a Year: Job 36–37; Acts 15:22–41
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He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them. Luke 22:19

I attended a family birthday gathering where the hostess wove the theme of “favorite things” into the decor, the gifts, and—best of all—the food. Because the birthday girl loved steak and salad—and white chocolate raspberry Bundt cake—the hostess grilled steak, spun spinach, and ordered that favorite cake. Favorite foods say, “I love you.”

The Bible contains many references to banquets, feasts, and festivals, pairing the physical act of eating with celebrations of God’s faithfulness. Feasting was a part of the sacrificial system of worship practiced by the Israelites (see Numbers 28:11–31), with Passover, the festival of weeks, and new moon feasts held every month.

And in Psalm 23:5, God prepares a table with an abundant meal and cups overflow with mercy and love. Perhaps the most lavish pairing of food and wine ever expressed was when Jesus broke a piece of bread and took a cup of wine, illustrating the gift of His death on a cross for our salvation. He then challenged us to “do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19).

As you partake of food today, take a moment to consider the God who made both mouth and stomach and offers food to you as a language of His love in celebration of His faithfulness. Ours is a God who feasts with the faithful, pairing His perfect provision with our great need, saying, “I love you.”

What is a favorite food that you use in celebration? How can you thank God as you enjoy food today?

Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide, including my daily bread and my very salvation.

INSIGHT

In Luke 22, which records the Last Supper, Jesus introduced the Passover meal by declaring how much He anticipated sharing it with His disciples (v. 15). The phrase “I have eagerly desired” is variously translated as “with desire I have desired” or “I have earnestly desired.”

The Greek words express a deep and passionate desire that’s expressed in a singular focus and drives a person to action. The base word epithymeō can be, and often is, translated in a negative sense as “lust” or “covet.”

The point is the strength of the desire. Christ’s passion for this meal was predicated on the fact that once He’d eaten it, He wouldn’t eat it again until God’s kingdom comes in its fullness (v. 16).

By Elisa Morgan|July 8th, 2022

The Lord Supper Luke Twenty Two:14-20

14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.

15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:

16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

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Love, Walter and Debbie

[Mama Etna]

For me it is a special restaurant that my husband takes me to for my birthday or for our wedding anniversary.  Communion is that special time we express our love for what Jesus has done for us.

[Worship Warriors]

To me ,communion is so special that I take it daily at the place of encounter during my morning prayer time.

By taking the emblem  I renew my love afresh to Jesus. I am saying to him ,keep me fully devoted  fully given to you. And prepare me to be part of your spotless bride.

It's a reminder to me that I am in covenant with him, it's a marriage covenant . One day, we will have the marriage supper of the lamb and the bride has to make herself ready.