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Blessed: Satisfy the Crave
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice (righteousness), for they will be satisfied. —Matthew 5:6
Justice = Righteousness of which God is the source. A divine righteousness. It refers to what is deemed right by the Lord.
Big Idea: Everyone tries to satisfy their cravings, but only in seeking righteousness will I be filled.
Big Question: What does it look like to seek after righteousness?
Main Scripture: Psalm 63
O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. 5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy. 6 I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. —Psalm 63:1-6
What does it look like to seek after righteousness?
1. Develop a longing for God, Himself.
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. 2 I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before him? —Psalm 42:1-2
Jehova Tsidkenu – The Lord is our righteousness
Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! —Psalm 34:8
What does it look like to seek after righteousness?
1. Develop a longing for God, Himself.
2. Depend on God for your daily living.
Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely. —Psalm 63:7-8
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. —Proverbs 3:5-6
But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin. They will go down into the depths of the earth. 10 They will die by the sword and become the food of jackals. 11 But the king will rejoice in God. All who swear to tell the truth will praise him, while liars will be silenced. —Psalm 63:9-11
What does it look like to seek after righteousness?
1. Develop a longing for God, Himself.
2. Depend on God for your daily living.
3. Deepen your desire for God’s ways and His Word.
Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. —John 17:17
The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. 10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. —Psalm 19:9b-10
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. 20 I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations. —Psalm 119:14, 20
How I delight in your commands! How I love them! 48 I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. —Psalm 119:47-48
Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. —Psalm 119:72
Oh, how I love your instructions! I think about them all day long. —Psalm 119:97
Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. 112 I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. —Psalm 119:111-112
I pant with expectation, longing for your commands. —Psalm 119:131
I rejoice in your word like one who discovers a great treasure. 165 Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. 167 I have obeyed your laws, for I love them very much. —Psalm 119:162, 165, 167
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