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The Bible talks about hunger a lot.

The hunger of the Israelites in the wilderness.

The hunger of the five thousand who sat down to listen to Jesus and then got fed.

The disciples who figured out where the best fish were, thanks to Jesus’ instruction.

The disciples eating with Jesus in a beachside barbeque after his resurrection.

And God regularly reminds us to feed the hungry (Luke 3:8). I’ve witnessed Kay doing this more times than I can count. It’s a talent and a calling and part of her unique roar.

Meeting someone’s need for food is a good thing. But the Bible also talks about a hunger that goes way down deep in the soul, like Kay was talking about.

The psalmist David wrote, “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God.” And, “He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.”

Jesus fulfills the soul’s longings for God. He promises that only He Himself will satisfy. “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” Through his life, death, and resurrection, Jesus imparted to us the Holy Spirit—so that we will never be without God, not even for a second!

Prayer

Father, I confess that I have tried to fill the void within me with many things. Please forgivie me for turning to those things, and please satisfy me as only You can. Amen.