Come, Buy, Eat

I know that many of you will still be full after Thanksgiving - and not inclined to think of food right now. However, I was reminded of this wonderful verse in Isaiah 55:1

"Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money,

Come, buy and eat. 

Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price

Take note that the word "come" is mentioned 3 times - we who are thirsty for God must come to Him and keep on coming! We need to:

• Come: If you are hungry, you will remain so if you just stay in your house. Even if you live next door to a supermarket, you will die of hunger unless you get up and go to the store.

• Buy: Once you get to the store, you will still die of hunger unless you buy the food that is available. Might I remind you that the food and drink we seek is free - it is "without money and without price."

• Eat: Once again, the food you buy will do you no good unless you eat it. Our Father has laid a banqueting table for us, and we need to eat of His wonderful supply. It is interesting to see that He calls us to eat. The invitation is to the thirsty, and only 3 drinks are offered in this chapter - water wine and milk.

May I suggest that His drinks are the full nourishment for any hungry or thirsty soul -

Water - for the spirit of man. He refreshes us with the water of the Word

Wine - for the soul of man. Wine changes your perspective and calms your soul

Milk - for the body. Milk is the perfect food and nourishment for all, from babies to the elderly. Milk strengths us to our bones!



Once again, we are presented with God's supernatural supply in this verse. Have you noticed how often the Lord talks to us about food. This is one of my favorites. The price has been paid for us to have all we need to live and flourish.