ISAIAH 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

TO PONDER

They say, "you are what you eat". I have always thought that to be a strange saying. To be honest I have always been a bit partial to Asian cuisine, particularly dim sum and dumplings. Doest that make me a dumpling? Sure I might be a bit soft and round in the middle but I am a long way from being a dumpling.

I know that's not the intended meaning behind this phrase, It's intent is to portray the idea that if you consume healthy food with high nutritional value, you will maintain a certain level of health. Likewise, if you only consume highly refined snack food with little to no nutritional value and no real lasting energy, that your own energy level will not last and before long you will find yourself in an unhealthy state.

When we come to the Lord's table and take what he offers us, his own body and blood given and shed for us, he unites himself with us and literally becomes our source of strength. He upholds and sustains us with his physical with us. So do not fear, 'you are what you eat' for he is with you.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, help me to trust in your eternal care and protection. Please grow my confidence in your presence and continue to strengthen and guide me along the paths that you are calling me to walk with you. Amen

Today's devotion written by Mathew von Stanke, LifeWay Newcastle