Not Just Food and Drink

Despite all the cultural differences between regions and countries, as well as between the past and today, one thing we have in common: everyone needs to eat and drink to nourish the body. Some suffer scarcity being locked in hold captive. Others have more than enough in abundance. Praise the Lord and give thanks every time you have a meal to enjoy. And yet, food and drink will ultimately not be the most important things. Romans 14 [17]: The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. God's kingdom is not food and drink alone, but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Everyone of any background who humbly puts faith in the eternal creator God and receives his blessing will already find here peace and joy and contribute to justice, which all will be perfected in heaven. Also the psalmist had experienced that God puts more gladness into his heart than abundance of grain and wine, more happiness than a rich harvest. Let's pray with Psalm 4: You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray. You LORD have chosen everyone who is faithful to be your own, and you answer my prayers. There are some who ask, “Who will be good to us?” Let your kindness, LORD, shine brightly on us. You brought me more happiness than a rich harvest of grain and grapes. I can lie down and sleep soundly because you, LORD, will keep me safe. Amen.