implications of The Cross on our tastebuds=)

today, sandi and i read about the food situation in heaven (what Randy Alcorn refers to as the New Earth). what i read brought a smile to my face and great joy to my heart. i want to share some of it with you. if you are unable to eat certian foods here on earth, take heart. if you have been saved by God's grace, Heaven awaits you! and there we will be free to enjoy food to the joy and delight of our God!

"Those who for reasons of allergies, weight problems, or addictions can't regularly consume peanuts, chocolate, coffee, and wine--and countless other foods and drinks--may look forward to enjoying them on the New Earth. To be free from sin, death, and bondage on the New Earth will mean that we'll enjoy more pleasures, not fewer. And the God who delights in our pleasures will be glorified in our grateful praise." Taken from "Heaven" by, Randy Alcorn; p. 298.

this next excerpt is for sarah, john, gary, brian, jason, kev, kainalu, justin, mark, jeff, brit and all others to whom food is dear to the soul. brothers (and sister!)...we will grind in heaven...like we've never grinded before!!

" You and i have never eaten food in a world untouched by the Fall and the Curse. The palate and taste buds were injured in the Fall, as were all food sources. The best-tasting food we've ever eaten wasn't nearly as good as it must have tasted in Eden or as it will taste on the New Earth.

The person who's eaten the widest variety of meals on Earth still hasn't tasted countless others. How many special dishes will you discover on the New Earth? As yet, you may not have tasted your favorite meal--and if you have, it didn't taste as good as it will there. The best meals you'll ever eat are still ahead of you on the New Earth.

If it seems trivial or unspiritual to anticipate such things, remember that it's God who promises that on the New Earth we will sit at tables, at banquets and feasts, and enjoy the finest foods and drinks. And to top it off, our Father promises that he himself will prepare for us the finest foods (Isaiah 25:6)." Taken from "Heaven" by, Randy Alcorn; p. 298

...the fruits of good theology are amazing!=)

so...the next time you have a "broke da mout" plate lunch, remember...it's NOTHING compared to what we'll grind in heaven. i look forward to feasting with you all at God's table! until then, eat to God's glory!!