September 10 - Feasting in the Land of Promise

Deuteronomy 8:6-8, 10 Therefore, you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear Him. For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills; a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey….When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. NASB

When I was in Israel I got a book The Seven Healing Fruits of Israel by Shoshanna Harrari that uses the fruits of this scripture passage as the basis for healing. There are many other foods that are grown in Israel and everywhere around the world that are healthy and healing to eat, but God specifically directed Moses to mention these foods to the Hebrew people as they were getting ready to go into the promised land.

These seven fruits as mentioned in the scripture are: wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates (date honey). All of them have seeds—which have a nutritional value in themselves and affect the pH of the food. It has been suggested that there is a link between the pH or acid-alkaline balance in our bodies and illness. Some foods may appear to be acidic, like lemons, but when they are digested they are actually alkaline. Similarly meats may test as alkaline before digestion, whereas they are actually acidic when assimilated into our bodies. Most vegetables and fruits are more alkaline. This is a good argument for eating less meat and eating more fresh fruits and veggies.  

Lord God—Thank you for creating such a wonderful variety of foods, especially those that are healing to our bodies. Help us to use these foods to bring glory to You.

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