Matthew 5:6 AMP
[6] “Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.
Today, we consoder another set of people, who are related by desire to those we have already considered in previous devotions. My desire will fuel my pursuits and priorities. My desires reflect what I consider to be critical and important. My desires are a window into my short and long-term plans, and that is why I must sort out the things that hold my heart and attention. I cannot afford to let just about anything to settle on my heart. I must be very conscious and deliberate about my life's choices and daily direction. I also note that my daily habits are the foundation to the desires that will be built up in me. As I form and establish routines, my earthly impact and eternal destination are being established. Can my current daily habits guarantee me a place in eternity with God? Can my current direction lead me to eternal dwellings?
God refers to Himself as a 'jealous' God. We may see jealousy as a bad thing, but from God's perspective, there is a difference of opinion and impact. God wants to hold my heart, to the exclusion of any other person or thing. He wants to control my life, so that I can become all that He intends. He can only take and keep that which He has been given. He wants to impute righteousness to me, as I trust in the finished work of Jesus on the cross. However, He does not force Himself on anyone, or go against the exercise of my own freewill. I have to love Him with all my heart, and seek after His will with all my heart. I have to know what I lack and who can supply ALL that I need. The devil also has things to offer, but because yoi cannot give what you do not have, do not expect the devil to be able to satisfy the longings that only God can fully and truly satisfy.
As the verse above says, God recognises those who are truly hungry and thirsty for more of Him, and He has all that they need to be fully satisfied. The verse above refers to these people as blessed, as they have found the secret to God's never-ending supply of grsce and help. God never turns His back on people who seek Him. He says those who seek Him shall find Him. There is no demand on earth that can exhaust the resources of heaven. There is no desire bigger, better or greater than to have God in your life. Men will come in and leave; there are times and seasons to every relationship, but God never leaves. He is the only One who can truly satisfy every need, no matter how complex. The offer of help is still available; as long ss there is life, God ls always there. Make God the utmost priority of your life, and see Him do exploits in, on and through you. God's time of favour is here.
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