Food That Satisfies

Deuteronomy 8:3 - "He humbled you and let you be hungry, and fed you with manna which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord."

God makes us hungry for the things that nourish. He will satisfy our godly appetites if we will but trust in Him. However, familiarity can often be the soil where contempt takes root. Therefore, it is important to cultivate gratitude in a humble manner. When God then brings His proverbial "meat"—as He did when bringing the quail to the Israelites—we will then be ready and appreciative for His great bounty He rains down upon us (Numbers 11:30-32).

When we get our eyes on our circumstances rather than keeping them on the Lord, then we are candidates for ingratitude leading to rebellion. God wants us to trust for the manna He will send our way, everyday. Grateful hearts will enable the Father to pour down a blessing of the meat of His word. This type of wisdom makes wealth in all areas of our lives – physically, materially, and most importantly, spiritually.