In my small group, we were discussing the feeding of the 5000. And my leader pointed out something that has resonated with me over the weeks and caused me to see words in worship songs and scriptures in a new light.
It says in Matthew 14 verse 20, "and they all ate and were satisfied. They picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve full baskets."
They all ate and were satisfied...
The word satisfied indicates- they had no more need. They were not just full, which can be uncomfortable, they were satisfied or content.
A definition of satisfy is- to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to: to put an end to (a desire, want, need, etc.) by sufficient or ample provision
That is what Christ brings to us. HE brings satisfaction- resting in His grace and His truth can meet all our needs. Jesus' desire is to satisfy our needs...and most of us don't let Him because we are too busy trying to stuff other things into our lives.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6
Are you satisfied in your relationship with Christ? Are you allowing Him to satisfy you? Or are you trying to fill your life with things that leave you feeling empty and wanting more. I truly believe, even though I don't always find it easy to do, that finding our joy, our contentment, our satisfaction can only be found in Christ. Thirsting after him, pursuing righteousness, seeking His face each morning is the only way to be satisfied. He came that we might have life...and life MORE abundant!
Psalm 63:1-8
1 O God, you are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you,
my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land
where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
3 Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
6 On my bed I remember you;
I think of you through the watches of the night.
7 Because you are my help,
I sing in the shadow of your wings.
your right hand upholds me
Are you taking advantage of the gift that God earnestly desires you to have? Satisfaction, contentment, ultimate fulfillment. As we move towards Thanksgiving and usually eating to discomfort...think on satisfaction and your relationship with Christ. What are some ways you you find more satisfaction spiritually? Even if it is just looking at the world through different lenses.
Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
No comments:
Post a Comment