According to the Oxford Dictionary, Hunger is defined as “a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.“ For many, this feeling can quickly be quelled with a trip to the refrigerator. However, critical hunger and malnutrition is a growing problem facing an estimated 1 in 8 people around the world. (Specifically chronic undernourishment, as of 2012, source: http://www.worldhunger.org/)

Church historians have found that caring for the hungry was a key commitment of the early Christian Church and this commitment has continued to be a focus of Christians for 2000 years.

Verse for Meditation: Luke 3:11

Action: Today, as we consider those struggling with these situations, we challenge you to skip a meal. As your stomach rumbles and reminds you of your hunger, instead of running to the refrigerator, let it be a time to meditate and pray for those who are unable to eat today, not by choice.