They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. Revelation 7:16
“‘To be supplied when we hunger is the mercy of earth, never to hunger at all is the plenitude of heaven. God will so fill the souls of the redeemed that they shall have no longings; their longings shall be prevented by their constant satisfaction”
Charles H Spurgeon
Can you imagine? Think about that; in heaven we will be continuously filled by the Lamb of God and Living water will quench our thirst. The constant outpouring of these will be in abundance—and knowing this makes it all the more desirous than before. But the way I see it, Heaven has already come to Earth.
Every year, instead of making New Years Resolutions, I ask Jesus what he wants for his birthday, it might sound foolish or maybe a little crazy but why not?. Some of the answers I’ve gotten have been to trust Him more. . . make more time for Him . . . be more available . . . submit to my husband. Always these requests have made my relationship with God richer, deeper. They've caused me to look upward instead of inward because none of these could’ve happened if I didn’t submit to God first.
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5
This year when I asked Jesus what He wanted, the answer came in the form of a question, “Am I enough for you?” Of course you are—automatic answer—then the Lord forced me to look at unhealthy attitudes, strained relationships and even over the top emotions. The question came again. “Am I enough?” Then the tears started because I knew He hasn’t been.
Making God—the all powerful, all knowing, ever present Creator and Savior of my soul—enough in my life should be a done deal, right? But every time I choose to do something outside His will for me I’m saying I don’t trust Him. Every time I grumble, every time I complain, every time I covet, every time I dig my heels in—I’m limiting His involvement in my life—telling God I know better and His provisions are not enough. Every time I hold on to a bad anger, resentment, and sin—I’m saying I prefer my sin to His grace! Ouch!
“Heaven shall exceed all the desires of God’s people; they shall not even with their enlarged capacities be able to wish for anything which they do not already posses so that they shall hunger no more in the sense that they shall never long for more than they have.” C H Spurgeon
This year I will make God enough in my life. I will turn to Him in prayer before I ask others for advice. I will find joy in all that my Lord has provided and continue to live in joy when there is lack. I know it won’t be easy; some bad habits are hard to break. But like I said before, Heaven has come to Earth. Jesus Christ turned the lack of love and mercy into an overflowing fountain of hope, grace, mercy and love for those who know Him here on earth.
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
By Eve Montno