1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1, Psalm 21:2-7, Mark 2:13-17
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FOOD SERVICE
"They complained to His disciples, 'Why does He eat with such as these?'
" —Mark 2:16
Jesus ate with tax-collectors and sinners. With whom do you eat? Many of
us don't eat with anyone. We eat on the run. We drive-through or
microwave. Others eat with family and friends. This is good, but where are
the "beggars and the crippled, the lame and the blind," whom Jesus told us
to invite? (Lk 14:13) Jesus often used meals as an opportunity to
evangelize. Are we eating mostly with Christians and seldom with
unbelievers?
We must accept Jesus as Lord of everything, including our habits and
customs concerning those with whom we eat. When we let Jesus pick our
dinner guests, we often won't like the company, and others will also
complain (Mk 2:16). The only Person Who will be happy will be Jesus.
However, that's the meaning of life. We live not for ourselves but for
Him. We eat not for ourselves but for Him. We entertain not for ourselves
but for Him.
May our meals not be delicious or pleasant as much as evangelistic. "All
that matters is that in any and every way...Christ is being proclaimed!"
(Phil 1:18) At mealtime, may we win over to Jesus as many as possible (1
Cor 9:19).
Prayer: Father, change lifelong habits which hinder my evangelization.
Promise: "The Lord anoints you commander over His heritage. You are to
govern the Lord's people Israel, and to save them from the grasp of their
enemies round about." —1 Sm 10:1
Praise: At the soup kitchen where Ann volunteers, both physical and
spiritual nourishment are served.
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Fear of the Lord is the Beginning
of Evangelization" on audio AV 58-3 or video V-58.)
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