God knows how gullible and desperate people are in their need, led astray by the promise of help. So He asks: “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy?” (Isa. 55:2a). God urges them to take stock of what they are giving themselves over to and to question the claims of those selling it.
Hunger motivates. And vendors abound.
“Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance.” (Isaiah 55:2, NKJV)
Hunger motivates. And vendors abound.
A morning show was being broadcast on the bank of televisions at my local YMCA. I looked up from my treadmill to see a banner featuring the name of a new spiritual fulfillment approach. The author being interviewed was explaining the deep need we all have and touting his approach to satisfy that need. The book was on sale.
The studio audience and the viewing public were led to yet another offering from the buffet of beliefs. “Come, you who hunger. Come, delight in what is good.”
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