Hunger & Thirst for More: Part II
Hunger & Thirst for More: Part II
Speaker: Pastor Lee Cummings
Date: January 26, 2025
Our hunger is satisfied when we align ourselves with Jesus's appetite: to do the will of the Father. Pastor Lee Cummings delivers a powerful sermon on the Samaritan woman at the well, reminding us that the Lord provides living water. When we drink from His living water and hunger to do His will, we discover our true purpose: to love God and make His name known.
Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on this sermon:
Day 1: Thirsting for Living Water
Reading: John 4:1-26
Devotional: Just as Jesus offered living water to the Samaritan woman, He offers us the same today. This living water represents the Holy Spirit, who quenches our deepest spiritual thirst. Reflect on areas in your life where you feel spiritually dry or unfulfilled. How might you be seeking fulfillment from worldly sources instead of God? Today, invite Jesus to fill you with His living water. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you in a fresh way, just as He did with the Samaritan woman. Consider how you can open your heart to receive more of God's presence and allow His Spirit to flow through you to others.
Day 2: Hunger for God's Will
Reading: John 4:27-38
Devotional: Jesus said, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work." This reveals His deep hunger and passion for fulfilling God's purpose. How hungry are you for God's will in your life? Often, we focus on our own plans and desires, but true satisfaction comes from aligning ourselves with God's purposes. Today, ask God to increase your hunger for His will. Seek His guidance in your daily decisions and commit to being obedient, even when it's challenging. Consider how you can be more intentional about seeking God's will through prayer, Scripture, and godly counsel.
Day 3: Known and Loved by God
Reading: Psalm 139:1-18
Devotional: The Samaritan woman was amazed that Jesus knew everything about her yet still offered her grace and salvation. This passage in Psalms reminds us that God knows us intimately and loves us completely. Reflect on the depth of God's knowledge of you - your thoughts, fears, dreams, and struggles. How does it make you feel to know that God is fully aware of every aspect of your life? Instead of hiding from God, allow His perfect love to cast out fear. Embrace the freedom that comes from being fully known and fully loved. Today, open up to God about an area of your life you've been hesitant to share, trusting in His unconditional love.
Day 4: Becoming Living Water for Others
Reading: John 7:37-39
Devotional: After encountering Jesus, the Samaritan woman immediately shared her experience with others, becoming a source of living water herself. Jesus promises that those who believe in Him will have "rivers of living water" flowing from within them. This is the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, not just for our benefit but to impact others. How can you be a channel of God's love and grace to those around you? Consider the people in your life who might be spiritually thirsty. Pray for opportunities to share your faith story and the hope you have in Christ. Ask God to fill you afresh with His Spirit so that His love can overflow from your life to others.
Day 5: Hungering for More of God
Reading: Matthew 5:6
Devotional: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." This beatitude echoes the theme of spiritual hunger and thirst we've explored this week. True satisfaction comes not from pursuing worldly pleasures or accomplishments but from seeking God and His righteousness. Reflect on your current spiritual appetite. Are you content with where you are, or do you long for more of God? Challenge yourself to cultivate a deeper hunger for God's presence and His Word. Consider fasting from something that typically occupies your time and attention, replacing it with prayer, Bible study, or worship. Ask God to increase your spiritual hunger and to satisfy you with His presence.