RETURN OF THE SEVENTY
September 17, 2022MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE
September 19, 2022One of the most natural things that we will encounter in life, is the hunger and thirst. Not only are they natural, but also, they are the essential needs of every human being. They are of such significance for us and our survival, that without food and water, we will die within a very short time. This is a certainty.
The LORD Jesus, who is our Creator, uses these two, hunger and thirst, to drive home the point, about the significance of righteousness or right living in Matthew 5:6 – “6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
Hunger and thirst in this context, is our desire and our effort towards living a righteous life, a life that is a pleasing and sweet smelling offering to our Redeemer and our LORD. However, it should be clear to us, that on our own, we can never ever live a righteous life. That is precisely why Jesus says, ‘hunger’ and ‘thirst’ after righteousness.
“How does this hunger and thirst for righteousness express itself?
– A man longs to have a righteous nature.
– A man wants to be sanctified, to be made more holy.
– A man longs to continue in God’s righteousness.
– A man longs to see righteousness promoted in the world.” – Enduring Word Commentary.
Let us earnestly desire God and a life that is pleasing to Him in our thoughts, words and deeds. Let us seek Him to help us live for Him. The LORD will help us.
