Picture: Counsel #22 — Jesus, Our Satisfaction CWe 111.1
We live in a world that glorifies food and indulgence, but unlike the world, genuine Christians can find their ultimate satisfaction in Jesus, transcending any earthly delight. While food is a gift from God that’s meant to sustain us, it should not be the source of our fulfillment. CWe 111.2
Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger,"[141]John 6:35 reminding us that spiritual nourishment far outweighs physical gratification. When living in a culture obsessed with fast foods and other unhealthy, highly processed, high-sugar meals,[142] https://alcoholstudies.rutgers.edu/sugar-addiction-more-serious-than-you-think/#: Christians are called to stand apart — to view food as a tool for God’s glory, not as an obsession. By developing a deeper relationship with Christ, we experience a satisfaction that no worldly indulgence can ever provide. This perspective shift will, in turn, help break the cycle of overindulgence, leading us to discover an unshakable joy that will fill every hunger and quench every thirst: Jesus.[143] https://highlandcountyva.adventistchurch.org/sabbath-thoughts-blog/the-key-to-happiness CWe 111.3
“At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food. So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead.” Daniel 1:15, 16 NIV CWe 111.4
“You need to drink daily at the fountain of truth, that you may understand the secret of pleasure and joy in the Lord.” Ellen White in Messages to Young People, p. 153 CWe 111.5
Reflect: What steps do you take daily to ensure Jesus remains your Source of satisfaction? CWe 111.6
