Hungry/Thirsty?

When we are hungry we go to the refrigerator or pantry and get something to satisfy our hunger. When we are thirsty we get something to drink to satisfy our thirst.

Jesus said "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6). If we hunger and thirst for righteousness we will seek to satisfy that desire. We will be in the word, spending time in prayer, reading books that encourage our faith and walk with the Lord and spending time with those who do the same. Jesus tells us we will be filled if we hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Many would admit that they do not hunger and thirst for righteousness as they should. Just as our salvation comes from the Lord, our growth in righteousness comes from Him as well. We cannot do it ourselves because our nature is not turned toward Him. Thanks be to God that He does it for us. Paul tells us in Philippians 2:13 "For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure."

If you find you do not hunger and thirst after righteousness, confess that to the Lord and ask Him to change that in you. "He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it" (I Thessalonians 5:24).