Nothing to Eat

A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat. Luke 11:6

Sorry, friend…I have no food for you. Oh my…no food in the house. I always have something on hand in the freezer or pantry shelf…but it may take a while to prepare. At the time that Jesus spoke this parable they didn’t have canned foods or refrigeration—so except for dried foods or making foods from scratch which both take a while to prepare—this fellow may literally have had nothing to serve his friend who arrived in the middle of the night for a visit. You would think that the host would have known his friend was coming and been prepared, but no cell phones then…and that donkey may have traveled faster than expected. I don’t think they had speed limits on their dusty paths.

What would you do if you had friends come to visit and you didn’t have food prepared to serve them? Would you head for the closest Denny’s restaurant or go to your neighbor and ask for some food? what if your neighbor had no food? Maybe you need to take some food to that neighbor?

Do you have spiritual food ready for your friends and family? What verse or scripture passage would your “serve” or share that could encourage them? We should be prepared with at least bread or cheese and crackers to serve our guests—no matter when they arrive. Just the same…we need to be prepared…be ready. I’m not a preacher, but I consider this a good family verse…

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2

Peter goes beyond just telling us just to be ready with God’s word…but how to do it.

Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! 1 Peter 3:13-17

So—get some food ready. Maybe have some bread, fruit and veggies on hand so that you can sit down with your friends and share something from your fridge and your faith.

Prayer ~ Lord…We will be glad and rejoice, and give You honor. When the time comes for the wedding feast of the Lamb, Your bride, the church will be prepared. Revelation 19:7. We know that when it comes time for the wedding feast You won’t have to go to neighbors begging for food to feed Your guests. You are always prepare—the source of all good foods.

Daily Bible Reading: Matthew 25; Mark 14

Time to serve up some fresh rolls.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

There are so many diets out there. So much food…so little time…and a moment on the lips—a lifetime on the hips. So what do we do? Although Jesus ate whole grain breads, not everyone’s body digests, assimilates and utilized the whole grains of today. Then too…DIET is such an ugly word. I prefer eating plan or routine. A variety of foods, including grains is important. Here is a favorite bread recipe for rolls that only takes an hour to prepare. Maybe you can snack on fresh fruits and veggies with your friends as the rolls rise and bake. It is a versatile dough that can be used for runzas too. 

60 Minute Dinner Rolls

2 pkgs Active quick-rise dry yeast
3 Tbsp sugar or honey
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. powdered milk (optional)
1 1/2 c. hot tap water

2 Tbsp softened butter, at room temperature
4 to 4 1/2 c. unsifted flour (can use half wheat and half white or a gluten free blend)

Thoroughly mix 1 cup flour and dry ingredients. Gradually add water and butter to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Add remaining flour and beat to make soft dough. Place in greased bowl, cover and rise 15 minutes. Turn out onto floured board. Knead about 5 minutes, until not sticky. Shape dough and place on greased baking sheet.

Cover and let rise again for about 15 minutes. Bake 400 degree oven about 12 minutes (depends on the size of the rolls).                                       Makes 16-20 rolls.

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