Eating & Drinking Jesus Daily - Who emphasizes this besides the LC?

[Sons to Glory!]

So I've been thinking about what positive things I actually got out of the LC (rather than focusing on the things that were downers). Because OBW had posted something recently on this old thread, I was reminded of it and went back and reread the entire thread. I was quite impressed by the (mostly) healthy exchange on here regarding this topic! (I will say it is somewhat fascinating seeing how much we can go around and around something when we've misjudged or misinterpreted what others have said, isn't it!?)

To continue the thought of this thread (and not start yet another one), eating and drinking falls into the realm of something we must take action to do ourselves, whether in the physical or spiritual. There are many instances in the New Testament where we are told of our responsibility to use our own free will and perform. Accordingly, to get nourishment we must "Rise . . . kill and eat!" (Acts 10:13) In order to enjoy the feast that is made ready we must first "come!" (Luke 14:17) Yes, the riches of Christ are already there, but to enjoy we must first choose to take them. He will come in to dine with us, but before we can enjoy that wonderful experience we must open the door. (Rev 3:20) Therefore, there has to be some response on our part to His calling us. (does He not even provide us with the living hunger for Him? This is evident because dead people don't get hungry.)

Some verses that have come to mind regarding this recently, regarding taking the initiative in our pursuit of Him.

"For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you . . ." 2 Tim 1:6

"work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose . . . " Phil 2:12-13

"exercise thyself rather unto godliness." 1 Tim 4:7

"whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." Rev 22:17

"The spirit of the prophets is subject to the prophets." 1 Cor 14:32

If there was anything positive that I got out of my time with the LC, it was that we are not called to sit back and be mere spectators in this grand masterpiece of God. We are called to actively participate in what He has done and has provided. "Rise Peter! Kill and eat!" Therefore we should sing, pray, worship, fellowship and walk in the good works He has prepared for us with our whole being engaged - body and soul and spirit!

In conclusion, I think perhaps my biggest positive takeaway from the LC was that I don't have to wait around for someone else to feed me while I spiritually starve, but rather I can take the initiative to enjoy what God has already provided me in Christ, the Bread of Life.