When Jesus shows up on the scene a few days after the death of Lazarus, He finds His friends grieving. They're lament over Lazarus and even doubt and apparent frustration with Jesus caused Him to react in a way not seen. He wept. Even though Jesus knew how the story would end, that did not mean He was numb to the pain experienced by His friends.
Sin is an awful aspect of the human experience, but in God's love and mercy He has provided us a way to live free from it. How? Through His word. You can live a free life, so consumed with His word and His presence that all temptation seems insignificant compared to knowing Him. The Lord cleanses us, we only have to be washed by The Word.
Elijah was one of the most notable prophets in the old testament. Even so, this man of God had a moment of deep despair. The example of his darkest moment highlights for us how God cares for us in ours. His love and mercy for us in our weakness helps set us on a path to be soul healthy.
The Israelites testing in the wilderness defined their experience leading up to the spies report about the promised land. They had all they needed, yet still grumbled against God. In our own testing seasons, we have the option of following in their footsteps or learning from their example. When you're in a wilderness season, this is how you can thrive.
The Bible is Spirit inspired & God-breathed. It judges the thoughts and attitudes of our heart. It is also the greatest way to know the heart of God. Growing deeper in our Christian faith is directly related to our biblical maturity. It's knowing the scriptures to be sweeter than honey and more desirable than gold.
The Children of Israel had to wander in the wilderness for years before entering the promised land. The lessons they learned in that time helped to equip them for their future promise. In our lives, their example helps us navigate the situations we face every day and it all comes down to following the cloud.
Prayer is one of the identifying markers of a person who is spiritually hungry. The practice and discipline of prayer can lead us to spiritual hunger. The key to prayer isn't what we gain from it, but rather WHO we gain.
Our past can be riddled with pain and struggle, especially struggle with sin. Even so, you can move forward, but it takes trust in God and His complete work on the cross. It takes crossing over the Jordan river in front of us. It takes getting our feet wet in faith.
To be a spiritually hungry people, it's not only about seeking after the Lord. It's about praising Him for who He is! Praise is a lens through which we see God, and it has profound impacts on our view of God. The key to spiritual hunger is praise!
When the Children of Israel crossed the Jordan in the book of Joshua, they stacked stones as a testament to God's miracle working power. What has God already done for you? How has He miraculously intervened? Remembering His goodness in your past is the key to crossing over to your future.
God is not looking for perfection, He is looking for pursuit. There is a promise in scripture that reminds us that when we seek God with our whole heart, we find Him. Being a spiritually hungry people means seeking God with all we have!
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