"He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna,
which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man
does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth
of the LORD." (Deuteronomy 8:3, NIV2)
Please consider the
following two scenarios:
Scenario 1: You have snacked all day and
you feel like you have just swallowed a whale. The thought of food makes
you totally nauseous, but you've been invited to a banquet.
Scenario 2: You had a rough day at work. You got away from home without
breakfast, and once at work, you were so busy that you didn't have time
to eat lunch either. You feel completely depleted of energy. When you
finally arrive home it is 8 P.M. You smell something yummy. Your beloved
spouse has prepared a simple meal just for you.
Which scenario
would be the most appealing to you?
The hungry will be satisfied,
but what about those who have never experienced hunger? Do they truly
know what "satisfied" means? What about those who are completely devoid
of spiritual hunger? Is it any wonder that most Pharisees and Sadducees
could not tolerate Jesus' presence?
What if we think we have it
made in every aspect of our lives? We may think we are completely
filled, but maybe, just maybe, we have been nourished by inferior
nutrients, ones that make us feel full, but also blind us from our real
condition.
If we don't have a natural hunger for God, we will
miss the boat! If we want to truly feel "satisfied", hunger is a
necessity!
Are we truly hungry?
I am not the kind of guy
who snacks on sweets. In fact I usually try to avoid sugar. Bring me to
a French bakery however, and the sight of the desserts displayed behind
the glass really makes my mouth water. Why? Because I don't find French
pastries to be nearly as sweet as those produced in North America. It
seems to me that the French put more emphasis in the pastry itself than
in making it too sweet.
In a recent visit to Perce, Quebec, in
the Gaspesie peninsula, we found a bakery that sold pastries made the
French way. Guess what? I had one every day. I ate it slowly, delighting
in each bite. And in the end, I was truly satisfied.
The hungry
will be satisfied. May we enter this New Year with a hunger for God.
Only then will we be become truly "satisfied". May this be our New
Year's resolution.
Would you like a pastry from la Gaspesie? They
are truly delicious!
Rob Chaffart
Real Satisfaction. Worthy are the Unworthy, Part 4
Today's Bible Verse:
"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed
are you who weep now, for you will laugh." (Luke 6:21)
Real Satisfaction. Worthy are the Unworthy, Part 4
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