Since that time, I’ve had the privilege of continuing to pray for and see God’s work in Lucille heart and hands and how He is developing this very unique ministry where Lucille teaches God’s Word and shares the Gospel through culinary arts and cooking classes. Lucille loves to learn, and through that passion He has been shaping her gift of teaching. She’s been faithful to seek Him, wait on Him and honor Him. She doesn’t rush ahead of Him. Simply choosing to abide in the Vine daily, He is bringing forth sweet fruit as she encourages us to “taste and see”. Song of Solomon 2:3 ~ His fruit is sweet to my taste.
Recently, for our Gather and Grow Bible Study annual season finale, Lucille presented her class “Abide In The True Vine”. As our taste buds enjoyed delicious culinary creations all from the grape vine, our hearts received encouragement, comfort and conviction from God’s Word, the richest of fare. Isaiah 55:2 ~ Listen, listen to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.
As I delight to see how God is shaping Lucille and her ministry, my heart pauses and my eyes look around to see how He is working in the hearts and lives of those I love. What gifts is He giving and growing? What dreams and desires is He placing in the hearts of those I hold dear? Just as it is fun to taste and see, it is awesome to watch, pray and rejoice. Colossians 4:2 ~ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Though we are often unaware, He is preparing us for great works for His purposes and glory. Ephesians 2:10 ~ For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
His goodness and blessings stir my heart to marvel. As I delight with my dear friend, Lucille, as she beautifully teaches God’s Word through culinary arts, I am reminded that the Vine Dresser wants to bear fruit through all of our lives. He has gifted us, invites us to dine with Him and partake in His goodness. As we abide, He places dreams and desires in our hearts, uses the gifts He has given us and produces delicious, genuine fruit. He satisfies our souls with the richest of fare.
Oh my, this was so wonderful for me. I went back to school a year and a half ago. I am studying culinary arts my focus is baking and pastry, I found a love in working with chocolates and confections this year, and have been wondering how God will use this. We cannot box Him in and even though I cannot see how He will use this yet, I know He has something wonderful in mind. Thank you.
Caryn
This is so beautiful! How you wove scripture into every day life application… wonderful! What a treat to have such an amazing friend 🙂 Love this! Love you!