Jesus often took his disciples by surprise. They had gone into town to buy food (John 4:8) but when they offered him something to eat upon their return he responded, “I have food of which you do not know” (John 4:32). They supposed someone else had served him a meal. Jesus explains, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish his work” (John 4:34).
Was he being mystical to call doing God’s work food? I don’t think so. Working for God literally brings life to us. Knowing we are working for the glory of God lifts our spirits. When we are not weighed down with worry, we are much healthier physically. Trusting God wards off diseases which are the result of being anxious.
Trusting God means resting in his ability and desire to do good in, through and for you (Psalm 139, Ephesians 2:10).
