Scripture to Read: 1 Timothy 4:4-5
Yesterday we ended the devotion by seeing that certain people would be saying that biblical marriage is wrong and that these same people will push certain foods NOT to be eaten. What God wants us to know, though, is that He has created these foods for us so that they can nourish us. We must choose to be grateful to God and enjoy what He has given us to keep us strong and healthy. We must choose to eat wisely and healthy and not overeat so our bodies are useful to our Lord. We, as believers, choose to eat what God graciously provides because, as we read in 1 Timothy 4:4, we see that “everything created by God is good.” This Truth ties right into God’s Truth in James 1:17, “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” What we must do is have an attitude of thanks to our Heavenly Father for all that He provides for us every day of our lives. If we’re not careful, we can allow an ungodly attitude to take root in our lives and we can begin thinking that we are owed what we have. The reality we must live in is that everything we have has been given to us by God. We must see that our talents, gifts, clothes, food, job, health, family, friends, and so much more are all precious gifts from our Creator. We must dedicate it all to God and thank Him through prayer.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about all that you have?
2. How are you practicing thankfulness to our Lord for everything that He has given to you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!