A Balanced Diet| Psalm 104:14-18
from Christian Life Hosted by Sunil BP
The psalmist were captivated by the God of creation. Of course, the world they lived in was a little cleaner, a little pure, maybe a little more beautiful, because man had not yet exploited it. They recognised their dependence on Him for their sustenance (vv.14,15). Food, wine, oil, bread—these were staples for Jewish people in that day. The psalmist mentions wine he’s talking about drunkenness. The Bible certainly warns against being drunk. God supplies our every physical needs and even above and beyond those needs. “God... gives us richly all things to enjoy (1.Tim.6:17). In the Bible wine is a picture of the Holy Spirit. At Pentecost, when the people of God where rejoicing and worshipping and praising the Lord, the crowd said, “They are full of new wine” (Acts.2:13). Do you have the joy of the Spirit today? Paul says, “Be not drunk with wine, but be filled with the Spirit” (Eph.5:18) Oil also is a picture of the Holy Spirit, who makes the face to shine. Moses had a shining face because he fellowshipped with God. Jesus had shining face on the Mount of transfiguration. Bread is a picture of the Word of God. It strengthens the heart. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word of God” (Luke.4:4). God wants to give us gladness; He wants to give us radiance; and He wants to give us strength. The Holy Spirit uses the Word of God to make the child of God more like Jesus. ******^******* Food, wine, oil and bread are symbols of how He nurtures and nourishes us. Feed on His Word and allow the Spirit to control your life.
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