Scripture: John 14:27
In June, I turn 70. Unless I was sick, I don’t ever recall missing a meal or not having food.
My parents always provided for my sister and me.
Similarly, my wife and I have been able to feed our family.
But, that isn’t always the case for people in our neighborhoods.
We continue to spend billions exploring space, building extravagant skyscrapers, and paying professional athletes millions, and yet, we are unable to ensure that people have food to eat on a daily basis.
John 14, verse 27 states: “Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
At this very moment, someone in our neighborhood has a troubled heart wrapped in fear because this individual has no sustainable access to food.
You, me, we, us need to take action to find the means to ease that troubled heart wrapped in fear.
There are multiple opportunities all around us to make a difference in the life of a person who is experiencing food insecurity.
Making that difference can be found in our hearts.
It is recognizing how we have been blessed by turning our good fortune into support.
That might be buying essential items for a food pantry, volunteering for a nonprofit in a food desert, or finding the courage to advocate for the voiceless when food is an issue.
There are many things in this world that can trouble a heart, but not having access to food shouldn’t be one of them.
Father of us all, we thank you for our blessings related to food, and we pray that you will guide and strengthen our hearts to help the people in our communities who are in need of food. Amen
Bill Pike
Richmond, Virginia
Note from author: On September 13, I was honored to have this devotional published in Hunger Action Month for the Society of St. Andrew.
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