Verse of the Day 5/3

 

Matthew 5:6  Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed,
for they will be filled.   Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Early this morning, shortly after midnight, well over 100 high school kids and their youth leaders at our church began a 30 Hour Famine (fast), in association with World Vision, in order to raise money and awareness for those who are hungry in the world.  Many of them have probably never had to go without food for a day and a half.  They will experience hunger, which should put a desire in their hearts and minds to see that others don't have to.

 

Today's verse, from the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 5speaks of those who hunger and thirst for right standing with God.  It is not speaking of legalism, it is speaking of longing to be in His will.  Hunger and thirst bring about the realization that there are basic needs that need to be met and our mouths and stomachs will continue to let us know about it until they are satisfied.

 

When Jesus began His ministry He stated:   "The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
    because he has anointed me
    to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
    and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
¹⁹     to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."What is it that you hurt for, long for today? Luke 4:18-19 NIV

 

Bringing food, water, and offering salvation to the starving and thirsty is setting the oppressed free.  May we all try to do our part to meet that need, may our hunger lead to their being filled.

 

 

Blessings,
Mike
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Matthew 5:5-7

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

⁵ The gentle are blessed,
for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed,
for they will be filled.
⁷ The merciful are blessed,
for they will be shown mercy.