Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Free Wine- the finest
No doubt this is a metaphor to illustrate how God wants to give to us. The actual invitation is to receive the everlasting covenant and unfailing love God promised to David. It takes no money or efforts to receive this. It is offered to sinful and wicked people. I think everyone sins.
Heres's my own illustration;
I heard this story about a group of soldiers who were training by walking miles each day. The gear was heavy and the men were tired. On top of that, the food truck that was to meet them did not arrive. Now a few days without food the group received some encouragement as a Salvation Army truck met them with hot coffee. But still no food.
A couple of the men started eating the cups. They said it felt better to at least have something in their stomachs.
Why spend your efforts on food that does not give any nourishment? Why use your life for things that do not matter?
Filling your stomach with paper could make you feel like you had some food. I wonder where I fill my life with things that do not matter. I can stay busy, but what am I doing that really matters? I could think I am satisfied. Do we slow down enough to notice that we are really hungry and thirsty for what God has to offer?
God says those who listen to him will find meaning/ purpose in life. God's word will accomplish what he wants it to do. I plan to take time as a rhythm in my life to listen to God. To be still and listen to God and his word.
Who would turn down the finest free wine?
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