There is nothing like a fresh loaf of bread. I think a lot of you probably know what I am talking about. And I am not talking about a loaf that was just put on the shelf in the store. I am talking about a loaf that just came out of the oven or bread machine.
A couple of years ago I got a bread machine. You put all the ingredients to one loaf of bread in and then walk away and a few hours later you have a fresh loaf of bread. But there is one factor, you always have to make sure it is connected to the power; otherwise, it will just sit there and do nothing.
I have made bread many times over the years. As a kid and into my adult life, I did it the old-fashioned way. The final steps are kneading it by hand on the table, forming them into loaves, and then placing them in the oven. As the children came along and I had less and less time, my husband bought me a Bosch machine. It mixed and kneaded and then I would form into loaves and put into the oven. I was able to make 5 loaves at a time. But now I have the bread machine that makes it even quicker.
Even with the bread machine, you still have to take the time and it seems we’ve gone for long periods of time with no fresh bread because I am too busy. But recently I have been able to do a couple of loaves. And let me tell you there is nothing like a fresh loaf of bread from your kitchen.
It made me think of the most important Bread, God’s Word. We need to be eating this Bread every day. And it needs to be fresh. We can’t rely on the Bread that we “ate” three days ago or even yesterday. We need to be putting it into our lives every single day. We need to hide it in our hearts that we might not sin against God.
There is a caution. We can read and memorize the Bible every day but if we are not connected to the Power it will do us no good. It will just sit there. We need to have it mixed into our lives to form a Godly character, fresh from the hand of God. This is the only way we can shine to others so that when they have been with us they will feel that they have tasted from the fresh Bread of heaven.
Dear Father,
Thank You for giving us the Bread of Life. Continue to prompt us to spend time in Your Word and to plug into the Power so that You can change our lives. Thank You for loving us.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Remember to spend time each day “eating” the Bread of Life and make sure to plug into the Power so that you receive a character transformation.
Love you all.
What memories do you have about fresh bread? I would love to hear about them.
How has the Bread of Life changed your life? Share your story.