What does it mean to truly hunger and thirst for righteousness?
In the third sermon of our BLESSED series, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:6:
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
Hunger and thirst are powerful desires. When we are genuinely hungry or thirsty, we don’t simply think about food or water—we long for it. Jesus uses this picture to describe the kind of desire He wants to cultivate in His followers: a deep longing for God’s righteousness and for His will to be done in our lives, our church, our community and our world.
The first four Beatitudes reveal a beautiful progression in the life of a disciple. We recognise our spiritual poverty, mourn over sin and brokenness, surrender ourselves to God in meekness, and then begin to hunger and thirst for righteousness.
And Jesus gives us a wonderful promise: “they shall be filled.”
God will not disappoint those who genuinely long for His righteousness. Even now, He is at work transforming us to reflect His character—and one day, Christ will make all things right.
As you watch this sermon, consider this prayer:
“Lord, give me a greater hunger for You above all else. Make me long for Your righteousness and shape me into someone who reflects it.”
📖 Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.