What's the most important thing in daily life?
We all answer the question a little differently. Most of us are simply trying to get our physical needs met -- to keep a roof over our heads, food in the fridge, and the lights on. These needs can rule our lives -- we chase the means to meet them, and we find ourselves running out of energy simply trying to get by.
The devil tempts Jesus to let his physical hunger drive his decision making. But Jesus sees the bigger picture. He recognizes the importance of food -- think of all the times where Jesus feeds hungry people. He doesn't say that we don't live by bread -- but not by bread alone. Bread isn't the most important thing. When we make it the single most important thing, we fall short of the people we were created to be. We're striving to meet our needs, but we're also striving to enjoy and serve God. We're striving for more than just success in this world -- but to grow into the people God created us to be.
So make time today for more than just bread.
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