Hungry?

For the past couple of weeks, I have tested an alteration of my eating habits. Lest it be misunderstood, I will clarify: I am not doing a diet! I simply am adjusting slightly my eating to see if it helps my health. Consequently, I am a bit more hungry. A sumptuous meal tastes better when you're hungry.

Jesus talked about people being hungry and thirsty. Actually, "Blessed", said Jesus where those who "hungered and thirst for righteousness" (Matthew 5:6). It wasn't about dieting or not eating certain foods, it was about desiring the things of God.

If one is to be fed, one has to first admit one is hungry. Saying, "I'm not hungry" at meal time around here will get you the response, "Well, then don't eat!" As Christians, we have to be constantly altering our eating habits (by the power of the Holy Spirit) so that we are always hungry, hungry for God's Word and his righteousness. Then it is such a sweet joy to read the Bible and understand what Scripture says about life and godliness. Indeed, it's good to be hungry.

--HM