1 PETER 2:2
Some people lose their appetite whenever they are battling illnesses. Some individuals can go a whole day without eating anything. It would have been sufficient to drink water. Their bodies, however, require nourishment, therefore they must regain their appetite.
The spiritual appetite of the children of Israel was poor when they returned from Babylonian exile. They had departed from God and His ways. Nehemiah organised a Bible seminar, with Ezra as the teacher, in order to restore the people’s spiritual health.
Ezra read from the book of Moses’ law from sunrise until noon, nourishing the people with God’s word (Nehemiah 8:3). The listeners sat up straight and paid attention. The family heads, priests, and Levites, in fact, were so enthralled by God’s Word that they met with Ezra the next day to study the law in greater depth because they sought to understand it (Nehemiah 8:13).
When we feel spiritually weak or distanced from God, we can discover spiritual nourishment in His Word. We can ask Him to reignite our desire for a relationship with Him, and start feeding our hearts, souls, and minds with His Word.
We stay robust and healthy in the Lord through feeding on His Word.
🙏🏼 May the Holy Spirit cause our spirits to pant for Your Word, dear Lord.
HAPPY PENTECOST SUNDAY!
