Scripture.

“God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.”

Application.

Money does not meet our needs; it does not satisfy. If we have some income, we always want more. We think, “If only I had another ten thousand dollars, then I would be happy.” But we find that a higher income opens our eyes to more to want.

Other sources of meaning also come with the same properties. We think, “more sex or more holidays, or more power, or a better job, surely these will make me happy.” But they just leave us wanting more.

Jesus tells us that those who hunger and thirst for justice will be satisfied.

We can interpret this in two ways.

Those who want the righteousness of God and pursue Him above all else, they will be satisfied. The Holy Spirit removes our desires for sin over time, and we live a holy life.

The beatitude can also be interpreted as meaning that those who hunger and thirst for justice in society, or in a community, will be also satisfied. We focus on bringing an end to unjust systems and we find that, through prayer and action, God cleanses the land of unrighteousness.

Unlike the fleshly ways of attending to our own desires, seeking God’s ways brings fulfilment of our needs for significance.

Prayer

Lord, please teach me how to hunger and first for your righteousness. Amen.