Hungering

In years gone by, one of the highlight of visiting family would be the final breakfast together. It was a time to enjoy the feast and the family. My aunt and grandmother would be up early fixing eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, biscuits, honey, homemade jelly, fried apples, and on the list could go. It was delicious and very filling.

I remember anticipating that breakfast long before its aroma filled the house. The hunger I experienced was not because of starvation but satisfaction. The memory of delicious foods prepared by loving family was enough to get me moving to the breakfast table.

There is a hunger for God that is like that. It is driven not by a starving soul, but simply the memory of deep satisfaction. It is the deep satisfaction we find in his presence. The forgiveness, cleansing, life, love and joy keep bringing us back.

Jesus tells us, in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Satisfaction awaits us!

I am hungry, how about you? God has a feast prepared for us in his presence. Let’s head for the table.