It’s challenging to attend a Christmas celebration with all the food options and not walk away overly satisfied. Consider the full belly you will have when you pull away from the Christmas table. Some of you are so family rich you may experience multiple Christmas tables. Now ask yourself, “Am I spiritually satisfied?” Have I fed well on spiritual food? Have I indulged in God’s Word?” Do you ever tell yourself, “This is the last bite!” as you discipline yourself to stop feasting on God’s Word?
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the Word became flesh. (John 1:1) Bethlehem is said to mean “house of bread.” In John 6:36 Jesus called Himself the bread of life! “…whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
Jesus nourishes us spiritually! Only He can satisfy our spiritual longings. When we trust in him we do not hunger. Our spiritual longing to know God will be satisfied.
James says, 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you…” One way we draw near to God is through reading His Word, the Bible. God speaks to us through the Bible. Prayerfully take your spiritual nourishment to the next level. Let this be the year you become more intentional in reading your Bible.
Ask God to give you a spiritual hunger for His word today!
Copyright©2017, Gloria Stucky
EDITED – Originally written for Immanuel Baptist Church 2016
I love this devotion, look forward to it coming everyday. Thanks Gloria ❤️
Thank you Cathy! I’m glad you are enjoying the devotions!