QUEST FOR GOD
Hungering for the Lord is a desire to know and draw closer to Him.
Sadly, this yearning lies undeveloped in many believers’ lives. They’re saved
but have very little desire for more. One of the problems is that our society
is filled with all sorts of things that grab and hold our interest and
affections.
These pleasures and pursuits compete with God for our
attention, claiming our time and effort.
The Lord has given us a variety of appetites, which are
essential for our physical survival. But He has also created within our hearts
a hunger that is spiritual. David was a man who recognized and felt this
yearning for the Lord. Throughout the Psalms, we find him meditating, offering
praise, or crying out to God. His greatest joy was to be with his heavenly
Father in intimate communion.
The good news is that the longing for God can be awakened
if we are willing to change our priorities and pursuits. Although cultivating a
desire for the Lord takes time, the Joy
we’ll experience is lasting-and the rewards are eternal. You’ll always get more
out of a relationship with God than you put in. In fact, as your hunger for Him
comes to life, He will open your heart and mind to understand and desire Him
even more.
When we yearn for the Lord, He will satisfy us with
contentment and a sense of completeness, while awakening an even deeper longing
in our soul. Unlike physical hunger, a craving for Him is filled but
paradoxically leaves us hungry. The more we are satisfied in Christ, the more
we want of Him.
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