Grandma's Kitchen Day 2
Grandma's Kitchen A Devotional Study by
Penny Whittemore . . .
As we gathered in Grandma's house there was a certain ordering which we would eat. The men ate first, followed by the children and women.
However the babies ate while Grandma was cooking. You see Grandma didn't just let cook in her kitchen. Herself and my dad were the only people I ever saw in her kitchen. When my dad came back from the war , he stayed with his parents, so I assumed he knew his manners while in his mother's kitchen. She also would allow only certain people to was the dishes, usually my dad, grandpa, my mom and occasionally myself.
Grandma was a plain and simple woman who loved more than we could even imagine. She raised her chosen during the Great Depression era and did everything and did everything she could to open her home upto her two sisters and their families to all live together while the men were at war. Tge woman and children were left at home to provide for, care for, and finance the large families.
My dad had nine living siblings plus a cousin and they were all raised together until the men came home from the war.
It was a time of simplicity and necessity.
As I reflect on today's readings I see that even in the Bible there were certain customs and an organized way of providing for the necessities of a large family.
Just as Jesus provided for the 5000 people, there was a certain way of doing things that involved fairness, honesty, and humility serving others.
1 Thessalonians 4:9
"But as teaching brotherly love ye need not that I write: for years yourselves are taught of God‘s to love one another.
KJV
8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. ~1 Peter 4:8-9
13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. ~Romas 12:13
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