Do You Have Anything to Eat?

Are you hungry…physically or spiritually? Think about Jesus’ hunger.

"Why are you frightened?" he asked. "Why are your hearts filled with doubt? Look at my hands. Look at my feet. You can see that it's really me. Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost, because ghosts don't have bodies, as you see that I do." As he spoke, he showed them his hands and his feet. Still they stood there in disbelief, filled with joy and wonder. Then he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he ate it as they watched. Luke 24:38-43

Jesus ate at the Last Supper with His Disciples. It was the beginning of Passover. I imagine that it was a big feast of a meal—but that was on Thursday. He went through a trial, beatings, crucifixion, burial, three days (Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday morning) in the tomb, and then His resurrection. He walked to Emmaus and almost ate with two of His followers there…but He went back to Jerusalem where His disciples were gathered together. He showed them His hands and feet to convince them that He was Jesus Christ, their Savior and Messiah. Then, overcome with hunger, He asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" He was hungry. Three days without food or water would make anyone hungry and thirsty! It was likely that He devoured that fish…and asked for some bread to go with it. Ahh. Something to fill His empty stomach.

Peter's Broiled Fish
Sea of Galilee - Israel 

Have you ever had to go without food for a while? Maybe you had to have surgery or some procedure that required you not to eat for a meal or two? Remember how hungry you were? Do you have anything here to eat? Where were they that there wasn’t food? If you look back, they were in the Upper Room where they had eaten the Last Supper with Jesus. Was there something left over from their last meal?. They must have had a good host that there was broiled fish, not just leftover a piece of hard unleavened bread, since Jerusalem is a ways from the water. Once again, God provides.

Has someone asked you… Do you have anything here to eat? Were they seeking physical or spiritual nourishment? Could you provide them with something to eat?

Prayer ~ Lord, I’m sure You enjoyed that broiled fish. It must have tasted like a delicacy as You savored every bite. Thank You for always providing physical and spiritual nourishment for us.

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

Comfort Food. What is Comfort Food for you? Macaroni and Cheese? Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup? Broiled fish? During this time of isolation due to the Coronavirus we all need comfort. We need to feel something of assurance. Breakfast for supper might fill that need. A new day is coming…morning or night.

Crepes

3 cups flour (I use whole wheat)

2 Tbsp raw cane sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 scant tsp salt

4 cups milk

4 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp melted butter or oil

Blend liquids ingredients, including eggs in a blender, food processor or with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and gradually blend into the liquid mixture. Let it sit for a few minutes—up to an hour.

Oil a skillet or griddle and heat over medium heat until a drop of water will sizzle when sprinkled on it. Pour the batter onto the grill in the size you want—keeping the crepe thin. Make them small for small people…and larger for those with a big appetite. Cook until lightly browned. Carefully flip and brown the other side. Stack the cooked crepes on a wire rack in a warm 200 degrees or less oven until all the batter is cooked.

Fill each savory crepe with chopped or thinly sliced meat, veggies, and cheese of your choice.

Fill sweet crepes by spreading with jelly, jam, applesauce, warm chopped fruit, like peaches, apples, blueberries or strawberries. Add peanut or almond butter if desired.

Roll the crepes up and serve warm.

Savory crepes can be topped with melted cheese, sour cream or pesto sauce. Sweet ones maybe topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Filling crepes with fruit and sour cream creates blintzes. Enjoy!

© 2020 Text and photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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