God Who Nourishes.

When we were children, whom did we seek when we were hungry? Obviously, it is our mother. They put their care, love, and heart in what they prepare to feed their kids. Mothers take care of the nutrition a child needs.

The Bible talks about God raising children by nourishing them with good food. It is in Isaiah chapter 1, verses 2 and 3: “I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; the ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, My people do not consider.”

The chapter goes on and on, telling how sad God feels when we go against Him. How can we go against Him? Through backsliding, by sinning against Him. How God nourishes us is with good food—by giving us a good church, fellowship, godly friends, and our daily manna. But Israel, when given everything, rebelled against Him by falling into sin and drifting away from Him.

When I work in college, I always want to give the students the best class possible from my end. And when I see some who are mindless of it, when they rebel as they do sometimes, I have really felt sad. And I make sure I correct the rebellious nature in them.

Hey friend, it is not only about getting the nutrition that God gives, but it is also about how we respond when receiving that. How grateful are we? How mindful are we in growing up with the nutrition we got? Are we giving the right fruits to God? Is God happy with our lives? God is so loving when He feeds us, but He is also a Father who corrects us. May we, our children, and our generation be found faithful and never a rebellious one against Him.

Dear God, give us the love and gratefulness to live a life of truth for You. May we always love You with the fear of God. May we and our generation always bring joy and not sadness unto Your heart. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.