Is there anything at all in this world that can offer unlimited and lasting satisfaction? This question is asked by many people that insist on spending money on material things hoping to find that special something that can fill the vacuum in their heart with peace rather than despair.
This question is nothing more than unsatisfied expectations. The void in their heart is in the shape of Almighty God and literally impossible to fill with things. To expect things to bring lasting satisfaction is futile.
A person’s obsessive search to obtain such things is pointless and in vain. Nothing in this world can fill this space to its full capacity except God. Everything else is smokescreen and mirrors—disguised as hope—just a cover-up and facade for that which is real.
How many times have you bought something that you wanted, only to find after having it a short time that the newness wore off and the satisfaction of possessing it faded with the excitement? Things cannot and will not bring lasting fulfillment to anyone searching for happiness. Satisfaction is brief and short lived at best.
There is nothing wrong with possessing things as long as things don’t possess you. Things cannot be expected to fill the longing that God placed in our heart, which draws us to Jesus. Only He can satisfy.
How many people do you know that are forever dissatisfied with what they have, or what they are doing? It is never enough and not at all up to their expectations. These people will always be searching for something better, newer, and bigger; something to give them another high. The search will continue until they find Jesus Christ to fill the emptiness in their heart.
When things take the place of God, the soul becomes unfulfilled and miserable. In a person’s obsession to find peace and contentment, the source of satisfaction may be obscured from view, because of their desire for things rather than God.
Binge buying, and involving themselves in compulsive behaviors that bring momentary pleasure, become a life style full of frustration and unrest. They left God out of the picture not realizing that He is the only true, everlasting satisfaction.
God is ready and willing at any time to fill them with overflowing joy, but they must see their need for Him first. God is the only true source of living water, yet He does not force Himself on anyone. When I saw my need for the Lord and invited Him into my heart, this was the turning point in my life.
The Holy Spirit is the gift that Jesus promised would be sent after His ascension to the Father in heaven. When the Lord died for our sins and resurrected the third day, God sent His Spirit back to dwell in the hearts of those desiring the Comforter—to anyone wanting everlasting satisfaction in their heart.
(John 7:37-39), “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.’” vs.38 “‘He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” vs.39 “But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.”
(John 3:16-18) “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” vs.17, “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” vs.18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.”
Written by,
Papa Boyd
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