Happy Tuesday!

John 4: 34 “Jesus said to them, My meat(food) is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to finish His work.”

Bruce tells a story that he heard about fighter pilots. Fighter pilots tell that just after take-off and for a while the flight is smooth and reasonably stress free. Far away from the target you pose no threat to the enemy. Just watch the sky and remember the mission you have been given. However, it is when you are getting close to the target when the enemy attacks. It is at that time that a pilot must work very hard to stay focused on the plan and finish the work they have been sent to do.

This brief passage of scripture reminds me that Jesus spoke these words to his disciples and the meat He spoke of is to do the Will of God. Meat (a big item around this house) is to sustain the body and must be eaten on a regular basis. Spiritual meat can be found in scripture, worship, service, fellowship with other believers and prayer. These spiritual proteins help prevent soul-starvation. Soul starvation will happen when we fail to live a life in piety and fail to do the Will of God to the best of our knowledge and ability. We may not always follow God’s will with gladness, but He sure is happier when we do! (I used to tell the kids when reminding them to do certain chores, “You may not do it with gladness, but you will do it!)

So my friends and mighty prayer warriors, let us eat of the meat provided by the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He offers nourishment at the table of grace each time we ask and there is always enough. Strength and power to overcome will be the reward for maintaining a steady diet of the food that only God can provide. It is through the strength and power of God’s love and grace that even though the enemy attacks, it knows that we are strong in God’s love and power and will finish the task set before us. The enemy might win a battle or two, but we know Who has already won the war!

Take joy in the journey. Wear comfortable shoes. Count your blessings and say your prayers. Love you all, Bruce, Gaylene, Geni and Travis.

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I am not moved by what I see. I am not moved by what I feel. I am moved only by what I believe and I believe God.

PS the editing is almost done. The paper is being polished. The final touches will be put on it and it will be sent. Praise God!