The Richest of Fare

Two posts, one night, crazy...

"Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satifsy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare." Isaiah 55:2

This verse conjures up memories of C. S. Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. In one part of it, Edmund is found by the White Witch. She convinces him up into her sleigh by offering him a piece of Turkish Delight. She promises him that if he brings his brother and sisters to her, she will let him eat all of the Turkish Delight he wants. After tasting this, he is constantly craving more of it. It does not satisfy him.

This verse makes me think of this story for two reasons. First, the verse has the word delight and so does the story. Second, the basic premise of verse is found in the story. God recognizes that so many times in our lives, we spend our time on things that will not satisfy us. I see this true in my life. Instead of listening to God and spending time with him I look elsewhere for satisfaction and contentment. Unfortunately, the enemy know exactly what we think we want or need for satisfaction. In Edmund's case it was delicious Turkish Delight. In mine, its other things. What is it satan offers you that does not satisfy? God is holding out his hand with exactly what will satisfy us. All we need to do is reach out and take it, and then our souls will delight in the richest of fare. My soul aches to taste, to delight in the richest of fare.

Abba, I come to you broken, lonely, aching, needing you to satisfy, take this heart of stone and make it yours, i delight myself in the richest of fare trading all that i have had for all that is better, a garement of praise for my heaviness, you are the greatest taste, you're the richest of fare...