Food for the Soul

"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4). Neither material possessions, luxury, fame, power, nor education can satisfy the hunger of the soul. Many seek gratification in alcohol, drugs, sex, or even the occult, only to find more emptiness and hurt.

God has given us this invitation, "Ho, every one who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live..." (Isaiah 55:1-3).

Only God himself can fill our spiritual hunger and quench our thirst. We ought to turn from all evil and seek the Lord by listening to his word. The joy of knowing the Lord and salvation is something that money cannot buy, but can only be found in God's words.