PROMISE #145 - MAY 25
Promise #145:
I will fill those who hunger and thirst for My righteousness.
Matthew 5:6 (WEB)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,
for they shall be filled.
When a person is hungry or thirsty in the natural state, they recognize an emptiness that needs to be filled and will seek opportunities to satisfy that need. For example, nothing tastes better than a tall glass of chilled water when you are thirsty or a roasted turkey dinner when you are famished. However, if you try to offer someone an all-you-can-eat buffet after they have just finished eating, they will probably politely decline.
I think it works the same way in our spiritual life. When we are thirsty for the things of God, all our spiritual senses are open to pursue the things that will quench our thirst. I know that during our ministry travels, my wife and I meet many spiritually hungry people. I believe this hunger stirs up people's expectations, which creates an atmosphere of faith in the room. I enjoy speaking in these types of meetings the most!
However, feeling hungry can be frustrating at times. Instead of experiencing the satisfaction of being full, a person finds themselves in a state of longing for more. The longer they remain in that state, the more frustrated they may become. After all, nobody enjoys being hungry for extended periods.
If you can relate to being hungry and thirsty for God, be of good cheer! In today's promise, Jesus addresses this issue of spiritual hunger and assures us that our Heavenly Father will fill every hungry and thirsty heart. If you are longing for more of God, that indicates you are in a good place!
I believe it is God who has created this hunger for more of Him, and He promises to fill you to overflowing. Blessed and happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (right standing with God), for they shall be filled!
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for your promise to quench my thirst and satisfy my hunger in times when I desire to be filled with more of You. I pray that my faith might rise up today to believe that even now, a greater infilling is available to me through Your indwelling Holy Spirit because You have infinitely more to pour out than I am able to receive.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
I will fill those who hunger and thirst for My righteousness.
Matthew 5:6 (WEB)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,
for they shall be filled.
When a person is hungry or thirsty in the natural state, they recognize an emptiness that needs to be filled and will seek opportunities to satisfy that need. For example, nothing tastes better than a tall glass of chilled water when you are thirsty or a roasted turkey dinner when you are famished. However, if you try to offer someone an all-you-can-eat buffet after they have just finished eating, they will probably politely decline.
I think it works the same way in our spiritual life. When we are thirsty for the things of God, all our spiritual senses are open to pursue the things that will quench our thirst. I know that during our ministry travels, my wife and I meet many spiritually hungry people. I believe this hunger stirs up people's expectations, which creates an atmosphere of faith in the room. I enjoy speaking in these types of meetings the most!
However, feeling hungry can be frustrating at times. Instead of experiencing the satisfaction of being full, a person finds themselves in a state of longing for more. The longer they remain in that state, the more frustrated they may become. After all, nobody enjoys being hungry for extended periods.
If you can relate to being hungry and thirsty for God, be of good cheer! In today's promise, Jesus addresses this issue of spiritual hunger and assures us that our Heavenly Father will fill every hungry and thirsty heart. If you are longing for more of God, that indicates you are in a good place!
I believe it is God who has created this hunger for more of Him, and He promises to fill you to overflowing. Blessed and happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (right standing with God), for they shall be filled!
***
Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank you for your promise to quench my thirst and satisfy my hunger in times when I desire to be filled with more of You. I pray that my faith might rise up today to believe that even now, a greater infilling is available to me through Your indwelling Holy Spirit because You have infinitely more to pour out than I am able to receive.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.