Hungry?

We are usually yearning for something. Be IT tangible or intangible we crave something, but obtaining my worldly desires has perpetuated an endless cycle of wanting something a little better. I'll admit, I'm insatiable, and obsessing over all the temporal things stresses me out. However, I believe an insatiable ache for something greater is proof the world will never satisfy my deepest longings, which is motivation to grow in relationship with Jesus. He tells us, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. My righteousness is filthy rags, and Christ Jesus is our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Furthermore, God made Him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, that in Him (Jesus) we might become the righteousness of God. (Matthew 5:6, Isaiah 64:6, 1 Corinthians 1:30, and 2 Corinthians 5:21) These texts remind me to follow the instruction of a popular hymn the next time a craving for worldly stuff emerges.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in His wonderful face,
and the things of this world
will grow strangely dim
in the light of His glory and grace.

Jesus told the women at the well, “Everyone who drinks this water (worldly things) will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give will never thirst again. Indeed the water I give will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Jesus promises to fill us up when we come willing to hear from Him and drink from His Word. (Holy Bible)

Another interesting point about Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well is Jesus met with her privately. He speaks to me personally and intimately when I get away to a quiet place, clear my mind, concentrate on His splendor, and share what is on my mind.

Jesus feeds the hungry when they come to His table willing to eat. (figuratively speaking)