EPISODE 861 – BE SATISFIED BY THE LORD JESUS HIMSELF
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BE SATISFIED BY THE LORD JESUS HIMSELF
“Why would you strive for food that is perishable and not be passionate to seek the food of eternal life, which never spoils? I, the Son of Man, am ready to give you what matters most, for God the Father has destined me for this purpose.”
John 6:27 (TPT)
Why do you attend Church meetings?
Why are you a “Christian”?
Why do you follow the Lord?
Why do you serve the Lord?
There are many who once professed Jesus as their Lord and are no longer following the Lord.
Such people followed the Lord because of a miracle they wanted or a material possession.
This explains why people turn away from the Lord when they are uncomfortable.
The first-century believers suffered persecution, torture, and discomfort, yet they remain resolute in their walk with the Lord. They couldn’t deny their faith in Jesus and boldly proclaimed His goodnews. They testified to Jesus even in hostile situations.
What was their secret?
These people found an unquenchable satisfaction in the Lord.
Though they knew the Lord Jesus heals, raises the dead, makes provision for their needs and preserves them from evil, their walk with the Lord was essentially built on His person.
Until you focus on the Lord as your inward satisfaction, you will be easily distracted when confronted by challenges.
After Jesus had multiplied bread to feed the multitudes, He departed from them. And yet they went looking for Him at Capernaum. After they found Jesus, He made a profound statement to them.
“When they finally found him, they asked him, “Teacher, how did you get here?”
Jesus replied, “ Let me make this very clear, you came looking for me because I fed you by a miracle, not because you believe in me. Why would you strive for food that is perishable and not be passionate to seek the food of eternal life, which never spoils? I, the Son of Man, am ready to give you what matters most, for God the Father has destined me for this purpose.” John 6:25-27 (TPT)
Jesus’ goal was to teach them to believe in Him and to focus on Him as their satisfaction. He didn’t want them to settle only for the miracles. The miracles Jesus gave them was a sign to them that He is their true satisfaction. Yet these people couldn’t take their eyes off the miracles.
They proved it over and over again that they would rather want the miracles and not a deeper relationship with Jesus. The Lord Jesus wanted them to believe in Him and enjoy Him as their eternal satisfaction. But they were looking for temporal enjoyment.
Let’s get into their dialogue after He said these things to them (this dialogue is taken from the Passion Translation):
“They replied, “So what should we do if we want to do God’s work?” verse 28.
The response of the multitudes was as though they were ready to receive the words of Jesus.
“Jesus answered, “The work you can do for God starts with believing in the One he has sent.” verse 29.
Jesus was still pointing them to Himself. But take note of their reply again:
“They replied, “Show us a miracle so we can see it, and then we’ll believe in you.” verse 30.
These people were still interested in the miracle than the miracle worker. Meanwhile, Jesus wants them to have Him, so that they shall become custodians of what He gives.
But if they truly wanted a sign before they would believe, didn’t they see a sign a day before, when Jesus multiplied bread to feed them? (See John 6:1-14).
In fact, “All the people were astounded as they saw with their own eyes the incredible miracle Jesus had performed! They began to say among themselves, “He really is the One—the true prophet we’ve been expecting!” John 6:14 (TPT)
The thing is this: no matter the miracles you receive, you shall never be completely satisfied. Your true satisfaction is not in the miracles.
Your true and complete satisfaction is in your relationship with the Lord Jesus.
When they ate the bread Jesus multiplied, they were satisfied (John 6:12). But that satisfaction was not the true satisfaction Jesus wanted to give them. The true satisfaction was Jesus Himself, who was giving them the bread.
Jesus told them, the bread which Moses gave the Israelites (their ancestors) was from His Father. Jesus explained further that the bread which was given to their ancestors was a dramatic sign, and now He is the bread from Heaven, to give His life to feed the world.
Look at their response once again:
“Then please, sir, give us this bread every day,” they replied.” (Verse 34).
This is exactly how most people (both Christians and non-Christians) are living their lives. They want what will satisfy their outward interests. They are not interested in enjoying the Lord as their satisfaction.
They look for their satisfaction in temporal things.
Jesus is more than the miracles, the opportunities, the material blessings, and the success stories.
He is life.
He wants you to relate to Him beyond the physical or material blessings you enjoy in Him.
He said:
“I am the Bread of Life. Come every day to me and you will never be hungry. Believe in me and you will never be thirsty” John 6:35 (TPT).
What is your pursuit?
Are you striving for the perishable, or are you focused on the Lord, who is your true satisfaction?
Selah.
Job 15-17
2 YEARS PLAN
Numbers 33
THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR MACHAIRA WITH APOSTLE BENNIEEEEE 🔥
Thank you Lord Jesus, for Who You Are To Me!
Since I have Jesus , I am a custodian of what He gives.
Only you satisfy me , only you can satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul 🎶🎼🎵🎶
Oh thank you Lord Jesus
“I am the Bread of Life. Come every day to me and you will never be hungry. Believe in me and you will never be thirsty” John 6:35
Your coming to Him must be on a daily basis.
Your true nourishment is not just found in Jesus, but is Jesus Himself.
Jesus, You satisfy…….
Oh thank you Father, in the Name of Jesus. I see the Lord as my inward satisfaction. I don’t keep my gaze on the miracles;I thank the Lord for them. However, The essence of the miracles are a revelation to me that the Lord is my true satisfaction… He is my Life…
God bless you Apostle Sir… I focus on His Person at all times.
My true and complete satisfaction is in my relationship with the Lord Jesus.
Thank You Lord Jesus!
My focus is Jesus the author and finisher of my faith
This is a sure reality. My true satisfaction is in Christ Jesus
I am convinced beyond measure that nothing in this world brings true satisfaction.
The Lord is my eternal Satisfaction!!!
This is episode is Soo beautiful. True satisfaction is not in the many things we wish to have. True satisfaction is beyond what we want the Lord to do for us!!
The Lord Jesus is our only satisfaction indeed because as we enjoy Him as He is , we become custodians of what he gives!!
I focus my energy on the Lord.
I choose to make the Lord my satisfaction!!
Only you can satisfy my heart , My Jesus is more than enough!!
My My
I seek Jesus
A deeper relationship with him
No hit and run affair
This so blessed me
Glorey
I refuse to be distracted by challenges because the Lord Jesus is my true satisfaction
My satisfaction is in the person of Jesus.
My pursuit for the Lord is not for perishable things, but to have a stronger intimacy with Him.
Thank you Jesus for Machaira with Apostle Bennie.
I can fellowship with Jesus all day and not feel bored. You just can’t get enough. It’s like nothing else matters in this world
Thank you Lord Jesus