God Inspired Her

Ephesians 4:19 (NIV):

“Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.”

Ephesians 4:19 describes a person who has drifted far from the truth, letting fleshly desires lead. In this way, it warns us not just about immorality in general—but about the condition of a heart that says, “More. I need more,” instead of, “God, You are enough.”

Let’s be honest—gluttony is one of those sins we don’t talk about enough.

Not because it isn’t real, but because it’s socially acceptable. Overeating is often laughed off. Emotional eating is justified. And in our comfort-driven culture, cravings are constantly fed before they’re ever questioned.

But Ephesians 4:19 reveals something deeper. It speaks of people who have “lost all sensitivity” and “given themselves over” to sensuality and indulgence. That’s not just about obvious sins like lust or immorality. That also includes the quiet places where we surrender to excess—the slow fade of letting the flesh lead instead of the Spirit.

Gluttony Isn’t Just About Food—It’s About Fulfillment

At its core, gluttony isn’t a food issue.

It’s a heart issue.

It’s about what we run to when we feel empty.

It’s about where we go to be “filled.”

For some, it’s food. For others, it’s shopping, scrolling, or binge-watching. But for many believers, gluttony slips in through the kitchen—masked as comfort, reward, or routine. We don’t even realize we’re numbing ourselves.

Ephesians 4:19 describes people who are no longer sensitive—meaning they’ve stopped listening to the convictions of the Holy Spirit. They’ve become used to indulging. They’ve made peace with being out of control.

That’s how gluttony works. It numbs your spiritual awareness while feeding your flesh.

From Craving to Conviction

The scary thing about gluttony is that it feels harmless.

It doesn’t look destructive in the moment.

But little by little, it teaches us to silence conviction, ignore our bodies, and chase satisfaction in the wrong place.

Eventually, we’re no longer eating because we’re hungry—we’re eating because we’re stressed, bored, or sad. And instead of inviting God into our emotions, we manage them with food.

But here’s the truth: if food is your comfort, you’ll never be comforted.

Only God satisfies. Only God fills. Only God heals.

Let the Holy Spirit Lead—Even at the Table

This isn’t about guilt.

It’s about surrender.

It’s about letting the Holy Spirit guide every part of your life—including your appetite.

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), and it’s available to every believer. Not through willpower, but through grace. Not by shaming ourselves, but by submitting ourselves.

Proverbs 25:28 states “A man without self-control like a city broken into and left without walls.”

You can still enjoy food. God created it for our nourishment and delight. But when enjoyment turns into enslavement, that’s when we need to pause and ask:

“Am I feeding my body, or am I feeding something deeper that only God can fix?”

But here’s the truth: if food is your comfort, you’ll never be comforted.

Only God satisfies. Only God fills. Only God heals.

A Gentle Call Back to Sensitivity

If this hits home, don’t let shame keep you stuck.

Let conviction soften you—not to punish you, but to pull you back to the heart of God. He doesn’t just care about what you eat. He cares about why. He wants your whole health—body, soul, and spirit.

There’s freedom on the other side of awareness.

There’s grace for your journey.

And there’s strength in choosing surrender over indulgence—one decision at a time.

Prayer:

Father, forgive me for the times I’ve let food become my comfort instead of You. Give me a heart that’s sensitive to Your voice. Help me break unhealthy patterns and make choices that honor the body You gave me. Teach me to be filled by You first—and to walk in self-control, not guilt. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Reflection Questions and Points to Ponder:

1. When you are staring in the fridge, ask yourself if you are really hungry. What are you really hungry for?
2. Instead of eating when you are not hungry, pray to God to reveal to you what you are seeking. Love, validation, comfort, etc?
3. Start a food and trigger diary. Keep up with your food intake. Record what you are doing or thinking when you feel the need to eat. Find the pattern.

Janice