Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.” vs. 2
Isaiah 55:1-5
Many people spend hours every day wishing they had another means of employment. Sometimes the problem is their co-workers, sometimes it’s their compensation, but often it’s just plain lack of satisfaction in what they’re doing. These folks become the target audience for the marketers that plague our society with their suggestions that their unhappiness can be overcome with some new product. In this age of ubiquitous artificial intelligence, it seems that just thinking about something can trigger a deluge of offers via our smartphones. And it’s so tempting to believe the promises. And it’s all mostly lies! A new putter will not fix our putting issues!
It’s hard to believe but over 2000 years ago Isaiah was very familiar with such scams, and he made an even better offer. He claimed that real contentment came with a complete change in diet. As people move away from the material and adopt a lifestyle that is filled with spiritual benefits they will find the satisfaction they crave. His promise still holds! When we turn our attention away from the new and the trendy and return to the tried and true basics of faith, we lose our dependence on momentary fixes, and discover again the true joy of living.
Thought for the Day: How have I been suckered by marketers?
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