Matthew 5:6(ESV)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
To be hungry and thirsty is to be deprived of food and water for a while. In such situations, many will do everything possible to find satisfaction. In the same way, God expects that we hunger and thirst for His righteousness. He expects us to pursue godliness with all desperation. So, being hungry and thirsty for God means an intense and passionate feeling, longing, and craving for God. It is vital to understand that being hungry and thirsty for righteousness is a highly profitable two-way virtue that guarantees eternity and ensures all-round profiting on earth. It is one of the best things that can happen to us. In the spiritual realm, the hungry and thirsty for righteousness are satisfied. In other words, no hunger, no fullness! Therefore, we must keep pressing for righteousness, because when the press stops, our victory is cut short. This hunger and thirst prompted David to write in Psalm 63:1, “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.” The proof of desire is pursuit; we cannot desire something and not go for it.
In essence, our desire to please God spiritually at all times determines our level of glorification. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Commitment to God and His kingdom is key to greatness in life. A life dedicated to God can never be devoid of the additions of desirable things. As children of God, we are to seek first the Kingdom of God irrespective of whatever we want in life, and if we succeed in seeking the Kingdom of God first, every need will be taken care of by God. In other words, the reward of seeking God first is priceless. Thus, our passion for God determines our portion in life, for where there is no passion, there can be no portion. We must be addicted and committed to fellowship because, in His Presence, we receive strength. When we desire God, we secure His attention. 1 Kings 3:13-14 says, “I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days. And if you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.” Solomon caught the attention of God, and God told him He would give him also what he did not ask. Hallelujah!!
Beloved, God’s Presence guarantees fullness of joy, peace, and victory, and righteousness is your only access. So, avoid anything that will hinder you from experiencing the supernatural, for your passion for God determines your portion with Him, your prosperity from Him, your progress in life, and your power with Him. Live a holy life to experience fulfillment in your life! Be a true worshiper who worships God in spirit and truth. Make sure to adhere strictly to His pattern and instructions as revealed in the Bible. Don’t deceive yourself with present-day Christianity. If you are not desperately hungry or thirsty to live a holy life, you become easy meat for the devil. You need to be desperate enough to cut off your right hand if that will cause you to sin. Have a burning zeal to grow in the things of God. Pursue your desire for God with your resources such as time, talent, treasures, and energy. Fill yourself daily with God’s Word and truth if you will thrive as a follower of Christ. Today, hunger and thirst for righteousness, then God will do just what He has promised to do: He will bless you beyond measure because every promise God has ever made, He has kept or will keep. Remember, only the violent can take the Kingdom of God, and they must take it by force.
O Lord, give me the grace to live with an unquenchable desire for You. I hunger and thirst for You. Draw me to You always in Jesus’ Name.