Finding Satisfaction!

Running around. Pursuing this and then pursuing that. Chasing this thing and coming up dry. Running after another and just getting worn out. Thus is the picture of the life of many who pursue the things of the world and wonder why they find no satisfaction; who wonder why they still feel an emptiness.

David, the one described as a man after God's own heart ( 1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22), had learned where he could go, draw, and have his THIRST satisfied. He knew where his LONGINGS would find lasting fulfillment.

David stated. . .
"(1) O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD; EARNESTLY I SEEK YOU; MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR YOU; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." ( Psalm 63:1 ESV)

We live in a dry land where feasting from the table of the world's agenda and drinking from the cup of its wisdom will not satisfy. The world may offer much to feast upon, but the hunger remains. There may be much to drink in, but the thirst is not satisfied. We must recognize how it is the right pursuit which makes all the difference in the world.

Jesus encouraged the proper focus in these words:
"Blessed are those who HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEY SHALL BE SATISFIED." ( Matthew 5:6 ESV)

May our EARNEST PURSUIT continue to be toward the things of God. His promise is that we will find LASTING SATISFACTION with what He so generously provides.

Have a great day CONTINUING TO BE DRAWN TO GOD!
Carl
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[This focus was originally sent 01/19/2002 (Edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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