Sing For Your Supper?

Over the years I have had the opportunity to perform music for various occasions, both with groups of varying sizes and as a solo performer. There have been times I've even been paid to play or sing. Sometimes that pay has been in the form of a free meal. Therefore, on those occasions (in a sense) I sang for my supper.

As David focused his thoughts on what truly brought fulfillment and satisfaction to His life there were many tables on which his eyes could have fallen. On one well-known occasion, where he allowed his eyes to rest drew him into sin. ( 2 Samuel 11) Fortunately David had a heart which drew him back to God.

Before us, in this life, are spread various things on which to feast our eyes and our lives. Under whose table have we chosen to place our feet?

As David focused on what God spread before him, he noted...
"MY SOUL WILL BE SATISFIED as with fat and rich food, and MY MOUTH WILL PRAISE YOU WITH JOYFUL LIPS." ( Psalm 63:5 ESV)

Earlier David wrote...
"They FEAST ON THE ABUNDANCE OF YOUR HOUSE, AND YOU GIVE THEM DRINK FROM THE RIVER OF YOUR DELIGHTS." ( Psalm 36:8 ESV)

As a cook would be delighted to see what they had prepared being richly enjoyed by those who partake, how much more must be the joy of God when He sees us thoroughly enjoying that which comes from His delights! How satisfied are we with what God puts before us? Is our life being spent in table hopping; looking for whatever delicacies the world offers? Or do we realize the goodness and richness of what is spread out on the Lord's table? What God provides will bring lasting nourishment. What He has prepared will be found to be heavenly and light. No need for calorie counting here -- no worries regarding food poisoning -- just the assurance it will be good and good for us.

Is there JOYFUL SONG associated with this feasting? With God we can REJOICE, SINGING not for, but BECAUSE OF the richness of what He spreads before us. Let us find satisfaction with what God provides. May we have no desire to seek the table of another; no craving for the food of another. With God we will truly be well fed.

Have a great day OF FEASTING AND PRAISE!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 01/22/2002 (Edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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