Daily Devotional for February 15, 2018
A Feast of the Heart
Aisha very carefully rolled onto her side, trying to get a little more comfortable. At least she was feeling a little better than earlier.
A quiet knock sounded on her door, and Dad came in. “Do you think you could handle some soup?” he asked. Aisha shook her head. “I’m sorry you have to miss Nevaeh’s party,” Dad said.
“Me too,” murmured Aisha, “but I told Nevaeh she could come over here next weekend. We could have a late birthday celebration—just the two of us.” Aisha rolled over onto her back. “Dad, could you get me another blanket? I’m cold.”
“Sure, honey,” replied Dad. “Got one right here.”
Aisha smiled as her dad covered her up all the way to her chin. “I’m glad you stayed home from work to take care of me today. When I feel better, can we play a game?”
“That’s a good idea.” Dad sat down on the edge of the bed. “Know what, honey? I appreciate you not getting upset about missing Nevaeh’s party. Her mom always fixes a big feast for you kids, and I know how much you enjoy it.”
“Yeah,” said Aisha, “but it sure doesn’t sound good today.”
“Well, you and I are having a feast right here at home.”
Aisha opened her eyes in surprise. “A feast? But I can’t eat anything right now, and all you had was soup. That’s not a feast!”
“Not a physical feast,” said Dad. “A spiritual one. The Bible says that when we have a cheerful heart, we have a continual feast. When we remember the hope we have in Jesus—even on bad days—we feast on His goodness and grace, and that affects our attitude and how we respond when things don’t go our way. We can be joyful even in hard times knowing He saved us and is always with us and that He’ll one day come back to make all things new—including giving us new bodies that will never get sick.”
Aisha laid her head back on her pillow and sighed. “I can’t wait for that!”
Dad adjusted Aisha’s blanket and turned out the light. “Get some rest now, and before you know it, you’ll be able to give your stomach a feast too.” – Mary F. Watkins
How about you?
Are you having a feast today? It’s no fun to feel sick or have to deal with other hard things. At times like that, you probably wouldn’t describe yourself as cheerful. But if you focus on Jesus and His grace and promises—even in times of disappointment—He can help you keep a cheerful attitude. This gives you—and those around you—a different kind of feast: a feeling of joy in spite of circumstances.
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