The human heart has cravings. We long for God who is eternal…. and settle for stuff that is external.
There was a popular Christian song in the 1970’s whose words are timeless.
The world may try to satisfy
That longing in your soul.
You may search the wide world over
But you’ll be just as before.
You’ll never find true satisfaction
Until you’ve found the Lord,
For only Jesus can satisfy your soul.
CHORUS:
Only Jesus can satisfy your soul.
Yes, only He can change your heart
And make you whole.
He’ll give you peace you never knew,
Sweet joy and love and Heaven, too.
For only Jesus can satisfy your soul.
If you could have the fame and fortune,
All the wealth you could attain.
Yet, you have not Christ within,
Your living here would be in vain.
There’ll come a time when death will find you,
Riches cannot help you then.
So, come to Jesus, only He can satisfy.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Psalms 107:9 For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
• True riches are found IN Christ! Eternal riches far exceed external riches.
• We have soul needs that when not met morph into a black hole of desire. When not met we turn to stuff, experiences and power control to satisfy our deep longing and are left feeling empty. Only GOD can satisfy the longing in our soul. To fill the hungry soul with goodness is to be full of God on the inside which produces contentment, peace and a steadiness in life. We aren’t left groping for soul band aids.
• When we delight ourselves in the Lord, he gives us the CORRECT desires. He knows that what we REALLY desire are things the Holy Spirit can work in our heart…not a new car. He knows that what we REALLY desire is God connection….not a new house. He knows that what we really desire is communion with Him….not new furniture. He knows that His Word brings strength….a new wardrobe doesn’t. He knows that a revelation of His deep and passionate love for us brings total joy….a piece of property won’t. He knows that time spent in His presence will fortify our ability to thwart unhealthy habits… an exotic vacation won’t.
Delight yourself in the Lord and your soul cravings will be met in such a way your heart will be totally free… beating methodically with the true desire He gives!
~Phyllis~