“Come all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and
you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come,
buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor
on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat
what is good, and you will delight in the richest of
fare.” (NIV)
Reflection
I love invitations to parties. Even better if it's with friends. And better yet if I haven't eaten all day. That's what makes this passage so appealing. This is a passage for people who have gone without, like you and me this month. Oh, I know, we've done it voluntarily and for a worthy cause. But by now you have probably exhausted your recipe options for rice and beans and are looking forward to a change in diet. Actually, you're looking for a party... WITH REAL FOOD! But if food is all you desire, you're missing the best part of this passage. These verses are screaming invitation: COME, COME, COME, COME! You've been given a personal invitation, but not just to a party. You've got to sneak a peek at verse 3 to find out the best part. “...come to ME...!” This party includes food and drink, but who cares! We will get to party with the Savior! The God of the universe is inviting you and me to join him! It's not about the food, it's about the Provider! It's not even about the party; we'll be sitting with the Master. THAT ought to season your rice and beans!
- Doug Hazen, Lahash Board Member
For Kids
Many of you have heard the word “delight” before. We usually mean it's
something that is nice, or fun, or good. But “delight” means so much more
than that! It means “super awesome” or even “the best thing in the history
of ever!!” Think of your absolute most favorite food and what it feels like
when you eat it–not just the taste, but the wonderful smell, what it looks
like, how it makes your mouth and body feel. Now try and think of
something even more fantastic than that. That is “delight!” We can delight
in God when we talk to Him. We can delight in God when we pray to
Him. What are some other ways you can “delight in God?”
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