Matthew 4:4 “But he answered, It is written, Man shall
not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
My wife and I spent a week in the San Francisco Bay area
while I was co-teaching a class at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. On
Sunday we attended First Baptist Church of San Francisco and then had brunch at
the world famous “Mama’s” in the Little Italy section of the city. We had heard
about Mama’s on the internet. When we arrived, the line was stretched down the
block. This did not surprise us because the reviews we had found online had
warned this was likely on a Sunday.
We waited an hour to be seated. While
waiting to be seated were stood near the counter, which was covered in various
types of homemade bread that they use to make unique varieties of French Toast.
We ordered a sampler, so we got a slice of each flavor. It really was the
finest French Toast I’d ever had, but it also cost $40 for breakfast! I am not
sure any French Toast is worth that. But it was all part of the San Francisco
experience and so we took it in stride and were glad we went to Mama’s.
As I have reflected on that experience, it occurs to me how
many people were willing to wait an hour in line and then pay $40 for French
Toast but would not invest the same amount of time or money seeking the Bread
of Life. Jesus reminded us that we do not live by bread alone, but by every
Word that comes from the Lord. If we miss having a relationship with the Lord,
all the expensive French Toast in the world will not help us.
Lord, help us not to miss what You have for us as we live
our lives in a world that has forgotten You. Amen.
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Dr. Terry W. Dorsett has been a pastor, church planter,
denominational leader and author in New England for more than 20
years. He is a happy husband, a proud father and adoring grandfather.
He is a cancer survivor and believes that God
works powerfully through times of suffering. He writes extensively
and you can find all of his books at:
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