Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything. (Genesis 9:3 ESV)
Food and Love
Few things say, “I love you” as obviously as food.
Mom packs lunch for Bobby and Jenny.
A couple’s first date is usually a meal together.
Chocolate… anytime.
A meal delivered to a recovering patient.
God demonstrates His love for us with food, too. As Noah’s family begins to repopulate the flood-ravaged Earth, God reminds them of the love-gift of food He gave to Adam, and then expands the gift. More love displayed.
Food reminds me that I am loved. Whether it is DeAnne’s cooking, an invitation to a meal, a celebratory restaurant experience, or a Christmas cookie extravaganza, food is a sign of love.
The next time you eat, remember the ultimate giver of all food, and realize again His sacrificial and salvific love for you, His child.
And no, I am not just being sentimental.
Jesus Himself directs us to think of this when we eat a very special meal. The New Testament manifestation of the Old Testamental Passover Feast is SHOUTING that God loves His people.
Notice the salvation (the ultimate Love) that Christ connects to the Last Supper: I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh. (John 6:51 ESV)
The unconditional love of God is noticed in food. Whenever we eat, but ESPECIALLY at the Lord’s Table.
Take the Love (and its signs) that God gives us.