Our Daily Bread 8 July 2022 ODB Devotional titled Food That Says I Love You

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Our Daily Bread 8th July 2022 ODB Devotional || Bible Verse

He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them. Luke 22:19

Our Daily Bread 8 July 2022 ODB Devotional || Today’s Scripture: Luke 22:14–20

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I attended a family birthday gathering where the hostess wove the theme of “favorite things” into the decor, the gifts, and—best of all—the food. Because the birthday girl loved steak and salad—and white chocolate raspberry Bundt cake—the hostess grilled steak, spun spinach, and ordered that favorite cake. Favorite foods say, “I love you.”

The Bible contains many references to banquets, feasts, and festivals, pairing the physical act of eating with celebrations of God’s faithfulness. Feasting was a part of the sacrificial system of worship practiced by the Israelites (see Numbers 28:11–31), with Passover, the festival of weeks, and new moon feasts held every month. And in Psalm 23:5, God prepares a table with an abundant meal and cups overflow with mercy and love. Perhaps the most lavish pairing of food and wine ever expressed was when Jesus broke a piece of bread and took a cup of wine, illustrating the gift of His death on a cross for our salvation. He then challenged us to “do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19).

As you partake of food today, take a moment to consider the God who made both mouth and stomach and offers food to you as a language of His love in celebration of His faithfulness. Ours is a God who feasts with the faithful, pairing His perfect provision with our great need, saying, “I love you. By: Elisa Morgan

Bible in a Year: Job 36–37, Acts 15:22–41

Our Daily Bread 8 July 2022 ODB Devotional || REFLECT: What is a favorite food that you use in celebration? How can you thank God as you enjoy food today?

Our Daily Bread 8 July 2022 ODB Devotional || PRAYER:

Thank You, God, for all You faithfully provide, including my daily bread and my very salvation.

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