Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. Genesis 2:8-9
As we approach the holidays, and especially Thanksgiving, one topic is on everyone’s lips – what will be served on our festive tables. And while there are still many impoverished people in the world, through science, technology, and better understanding of growing crops and maintaining our herds, we have overall become much more richly blessed with food. Not only is there more food to reach the ends of the earth there’s more variety.
Where I live if I want to make any dish I can find the ingredients, no matter the season or even it’s ethnic origins. We have Middle Eastern markets, Mexican shops, Asian groceries, German meat markets, Ethiopian restaurants, Italian delis and more. You want to try it? Just search for it on the Yelp app and you’ll find it nearby.
I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied. Deuteronomy 11:15
God promised us a very long time ago that He would provide for us. And one short drive around just about any city in the world will show that promised fulfilled. I need to remember this abundance is God’s gift to us. He not only feeds us but gives us the opportunity to share our cultures and our traditions through food.
On our Thanksgiving table this year we will once again have my husband’s favorite fresh cranberry sauce along side my mom’s favorite canned jelly cranberry sauce (with the indentations from the can!). We will enjoy a large turkey, stuffing, homemade rolls, pies and more. A feast for sure. A bountiful harvest lovingly given by God.
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