Hunger Pains

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:41,42)

At the top of your priority list each day should be spending time with God — reading His Word, praying and listening. Mary understood the importance of that but Martha liked being busy. In today’s society, Martha might be considered a “Type A” hard-driving personality who always has something going on. But let’s get practical. Every car owner knows that if you drive your car around without refilling the gas tank , sooner or later you’ll end up stranded somewhere when the car runs out of gas. We tend to treat our inner being – our spirit – as if it does not need to be fed. However, Jesus stated that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. (Matthew 4:4)

Jesus even referred to Himself as the “Bread of Life.” (John 6:35) We rarely let our physical bodies go without food; when hunger pains strike we head to the refrigerator or the vending machine at work. If you are feeling stressed out, discouraged, depressed or burned out, that’s the spiritual equivalent of a physical hunger pain. It means that you need to follow Mary’s example; she sat at the feet of Jesus and heard His Word. To alleviate spiritual hunger pains you need to “feed your spirit” with the Word of God. Here’s a practical tip that might help. Set aside some quiet time today to read your Bible. Psalm 23 is a wonderful place to start. Read it out loud and then meditate on God’s promises – abundance, guidance , peace, comfort, and protection from evil.

Pray the Word:
Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus, thanking You for Your Word. Your Word is life to me, worth more than gold and silver. I purpose in my heart to order my steps and my priorities according to Your Word. Today and every day I seek first the kingdom of God. Amen.

Scriptures:
Luke 10:38-42
Matthew 4:4
Psalm 119:72, 97, 133
Matthew 6:3