Everyone can understand that spirits and angels do not indulge in earthly food and drink; nevertheless, they do want and crave to be reinvigorated. But their food and drink is spiritual, that is, they are always eager to know whatever is happening, and are almost never satisfied. The heavenly angels' food is love, and at the same time understanding of truth and goodness, which they enjoy exceedingly. The food of spirits, who are to be called feelings [156], are many types of feelings, all according to their character; and their eagerness to know things is their drink.** For there is nothing they are not eager to know, whether it is their business or not. It is for this reason also, that in the Word of God the Messiah, wisdom is called heavenly food, and understanding, drink. * Numbers 171-177 do not occur in the manuscript. ** Meaning no doubt their thirst.