Some children believe that 'Fish' fingers come from chicken, and cheese from plants. But following the horsemeat scandals and other recent food scares, we can understand some children being confused!
While many may know what constitutes a healthy diet, and that eating breakfast is reputedly good for us, such knowledge does not automatically lead to wise behaviour. Choices and habits often fly in the face of well researched evidence, because we all find it easier to be lazy, greedy, selfish and destructive.
Jesus had quite a lot to say about a healthy diet. 'Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.” But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” “Did someone bring him food while we were gone?” the disciples asked each other. Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.' (John 4.31-34)
There is startling humour in the way John tells this story.
Jesus is teaching about a well nourished soul, rooted in doing the will of God, and the disciples are wondering if Jesus has had a secret binge from an unknown admirer!
In our food-obsessed culture, we do well to take note of Jesus' words. “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.'
How serious are we about having our soul's nourished by the God who made us? Such nourishment cannot be had from a spiritual microwave meal, or from the equivalent of spiritual junk or fast food. Reading, reflecting and responding to the will of God, as encountered in Scripture, will provide us with life-transforming nourishment. Otherwise, we are running on empty. Not a good idea.
Best wishes,
Richard
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