Just like our physical bodies need to be fed often, so does our spirit. Our soul craves communion with our Creator. Starving it is perhaps even more devastating than starving our physical body as the consequences can lead to sin, worry, stress, depression, destructive choices, accepting false teaching/doctrine, and even turning from the faith. A famished soul often ends up harming the physical body.

The Psalmist writes in Psalm 63:1: “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”

So how do we feed our souls? Naturally, Jesus had the remedy: But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4)

And Peter writes, “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” (1 Peter 2:2)

The Word of God, the Bible, Scripture… it is the main course of our spiritual meal. Reading and studying God’s Word refuels us, gives us strength and energy, empowers us to do His work, and helps us grow into mature believers. Our spiritual supper must also include prayer where we interce for others, repent of sin, seek His will, and quietly listen for His soft voice.

We really can’t ever get full of the food God serves; our spiritual appetite is only limited by our obedience and commitment to feeding it. This weekend, let’s have feast at the King’s table! Eat extravagantly of the rich, nourishing spiritual food God offers through His Word and dedicated communion with Him in prayer.