The Ministry of Meals: Cooking as a Way to Love
- Jessica Frazier
- Aug 9
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 11
I consider my dinner table to be a wholly place. Not because of the furniture itself, but because of what happens there. I love to cook and for me and my family, meals have a way of gathering us together and opening the door for conversation that doesn’t happen anywhere else. We put down cell phones and toys and create quality time together around a warm meal and good memories. A simple plate of food I've prepared now becomes an offering of care and my unspoken of saying, “You matter to me.”
In Scripture, meals are woven into the life of God’s people. Jesus broke bread with His disciples. He dined in the homes of friends and strangers. He fed the hungry crowds, not only to meet a physical need, but to show compassion. Sharing food was never just about eating. It was about presence and serving. It was about love.
I’ve learned that you don’t have to be a master chef o have a ministry in the kitchen. You don’t need expensive ingredients or complicated recipes. Some of my most meaningful moments have come from serving a pot of homemade soup or a pan of roasted chicken and vegetables. It’s not about impressing people. It’s about making them feel cared for. When I prepare a meal for my family or others, I’m offering more than food. I’m offering my time, my effort, and my heart.
Cooking with intention has taught me creativity and stewardship. It has also reminded me that God provides what we need, and He often multiplies it when we use it for His glory. A bag of rice (a staple in my home) and a few vegetables can stretch into a meal that feeds more than just a body. It can feed a soul with encouragement. It can soften a heart with kindness, and it can give someone the strength to keep going.
If you’re reading this and you want to make a difference, start with what’s in your kitchen. Invite a neighbor for coffee. Take a warm meal to a new mom. Pack a lunch for someone who works long hours. These small acts are not small in God’s eyes. They are seeds of ministry planted in everyday soil.
Your table can be a place of grace. Your cooking can be an act of worship. And every time you serve a meal in love, you are showing the heart of Christ — the Savior who always inviting us to His table and never sends us away empty.
Blessings Dear Friend,
Jessica Frazier
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