[ The Glory Unveiled ]
But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” [ Matthew 4:4 NIV ]
Daniel, though exiled in Babylon, made a deliberate decision: he would live on the diet of Christ rather than the diet of the king. He was granted access to the finest food of the empire, yet he discerned that survival in Babylon required more than royal delicacies. He needed something deeper—something unseen—something the others were not privy to. So he chose restraint, faith, and obedience. And at the end of ten days, the verdict was unmistakable. The so-called “lean” diet proved superior to the rich portions of the king. Those who fed on faith appeared healthier, stronger, and better nourished than those who indulged in abundance (Daniel 1:15). By this hidden strength, Daniel did not merely survive Babylon—he lived in it as one who owned the city. This same diet sustained the Lord Jesus throughout His earthly life and ministry. When His disciples urged Him to eat in John 4:31, He replied, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” This is the lean diet of Christ: living on the Word of God and doing the will of God. And here is the divine paradox—those who live on this “lean” diet do not grow lean. They grow stronger. They grow fuller. They grow healthier in the deepest places of life. The lean diet of Christ addresses the real issues of life in the life of the one who commits to it. So get on that diet. Feed on Christ. Live by His Word; man shall not live by bread alone. Do His will. And watch Him sort out the issues of your life from the inside out.
Prayer_Bead: Father, thank you for the privilege to be on the diet of Christ.
Wisdom_Quote: The lean diet of Christ cures leanness.
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