Daily Devotional for October 18, 2020
Breakfast Time
I wish we didn’t have family devotions right after breakfast every day, thought Jordyn. She especially wished she could skip them on days when she was late getting downstairs and had to wait till after devotions to eat breakfast—and that happened quite often. One day when she was late, she decided to ask about it.
“How come we have to do this every single day—even when I’m really busy?” she asked when Dad ended his prayer.
Instead of answering her question right away, Dad picked up the cereal box and held it out toward her. Before she could take it, he pulled it back. “Oh…maybe you don’t want breakfast today,” he said.
“Of course I do!” Jordyn exclaimed. “I’m starving!”
“I see.” Dad handed her the cereal. “Well, I don’t suppose you’ll be eating lunch today, will you?”
Jordyn looked at him in surprise. “Why wouldn’t I? You know I always take a lunch to school or eat in the cafeteria.”
“Oh, that’s right. Well, what about dinner?” Dad asked. “Do you plan to eat dinner today too?”
“Dad!” Jordyn was beginning to get irritated. “Why are you asking all these questions? You know I always eat all my meals, including dinner.”
“Yes, I know you always have in the past,” Dad said, “but don’t you think it might be a good idea to give up eating on busy days?”
“Give up eating?” Jordyn repeated, pouring milk onto her cereal. “When I’m busy, I need food even more than when I don’t have much to do. We talked about that in health class. So why are you…” Suddenly she stopped. “Oh,” she said slowly, “you’re trying to tell me I need a time of devotions on busy days too, aren’t you?”
“Yes,” Dad said with a smile. “Perhaps it’s even more important on busy days. Spending time with Jesus and reading His Word is like getting spiritual food. We need Him to nourish us with His love and grace each day. Don’t you agree?”
Buttering a piece of toast, Jordyn nodded. “I’ll be on time for devotions tomorrow,” she said before taking a bite. • Ruth I. Jay
How about you?
Do you skip meals when you’re busy? Probably not—you need to eat to keep up your strength and energy. How about food for your soul? Jesus offers us spiritual food in His Word, the Bible. When we spend time reading what He has to say to us and talking to Him, He nourishes us and reminds us of His love. Find a time that works well for you and spend time with Him each day.
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