Eating Where Love Is

Scripture:
Better is a dinner of vegetables where love is
than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
Proverbs 15:17

Observation: This proverb uses the example of a meal to represent richness, or having little ... the fatted meal of meat represents a life of plenty, and a dinner of vegetables represents a life of meager existence. With that context, the lesson is obvious. Having meager life, but in a place of love and joy, is good; Enjoying a rich life, but within the context of hate and strife, is bad.

Application: I have learned this lesson well. Having a "good life" is not about wealth or status, but is all about peace and joy and love. These are three things that Jesus offers ... in fact, they are the first three fruits of the Holy Spirit. It is living a life full of the spirit that is far more important than a life full of money. In fact, when that money and physical comfort is surrounded by hate and anger and mistrust, life truly ... sucks.

Again, I have learned that. I desire a life of peace and joy and love. I'll be very, very happy with whatever dinner is served in that context.

Prayer: Lord, may I keep this truth in my mind, that happiness in my life is found in you, and not in any element of my work in the physical world. I will seek your joy, and therefore enjoy your provision. Amen.