Thirsty Hearts

Why is sleep at times so evasive? There are countless home prescriptions to invite and deliver a restful night's sleep. Just when you find one and are convinced this is it ... along comes another restless night. Renowned Christian theologian August said, "Thou hast formed us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in Thee." Perhaps there's no other word to describe modern-day rioting, protests and public disturbances than ... unrest or restlessness. When the heart of man is dissatisfied, there is an inherent tendency to seek-out satisfaction. Jesus said, "Blessed [joyful, nourished by God's goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied." (Matthew 5:6, AMP). Tozer refers to these persons so blessed as those who have been taught "in secret by the wisdom of God." When we are physically thirst, we know exactly where to go and what to reach for; how is it then as Believers we are ever searching-and-reaching for any and all that fails to completely satisfy? Jesus continues, "First and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right - the attitude and character of God]" (Matthew 6:33, AMP) then those things that seem so out-of-reach - physical, emotional and especially spiritual - will be ours! Fully and completely satisfied are the spiritually ... thirsty hearts.