“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.” (Isaiah 55:1-2)
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, trying to find something to satisfy a vague sense of emptiness or discontent?
You aren’t looking for anything specific, but you know you want to fill a longing.
Whatever you choose will probably not do the trick, because the empty spot is not in your stomach but in your soul.
Whether the substance is food, career, possessions, or relationships, our souls are continually trying to find satisfaction.
But nothing in this world will fill the void.
Since we were created for relationship with God, He placed deep within us a yearning for Him.
Though we may not recognise it as such, everyone knows the feeling of dissatisfaction that at time seeps into our souls.
Whenever we attempt to find fulfilment with worldly substitutes, disappointment and disillusionment are sure to follow.
There are two possible menus from which we can choose to fill our empty souls.
The world’s menu is long and full of enticing things that seem to promise fulfilment and pleasure.
These could include relationships, prominence, acceptance, riches, or recognition. But God’s menu is quite small. In fact, it lists just one “item” - Jesus.
He is the only one who can fill the void.
What are you pursuing in life?
Have you found the satisfaction you seek, or is there always a vague sense of discontent in your soul?
If you will allow Jesus a bigger place in your life and spend focused, quality time with Him, He’ll satisfy you as nothing else can.
