A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Matthew 5:6
Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35
INTRODUCTION:
There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” This speaks of an inner craving, a passionate desire for deeper intimacy with God and a fuller experience of His presence.
Many believers stop at salvation, but spiritual hunger drives a man or woman to press further into God. True hunger is not satisfied with religious routine, emotional services, or temporary blessings—it yearns for God Himself. It longs to know Him, to experience Him, and to walk closely with Him daily.
The more you hunger for God, the more of Him you will receive. God does not withhold Himself from those who seek Him wholeheartedly. In fact, He promises to fill, satisfy, and reward those who diligently pursue Him with holy desire. Hunger is proof of spiritual life—it is the fuel for revival and the foundation for intimacy with God.
1. SPIRITUAL HUNGER IS A SIGN OF LIFE
Where there is life, there will be hunger.
a) Hunger reveals spiritual health (1 Peter 2:2):
Just as a healthy baby craves milk, a spiritually healthy believer craves the presence and Word of God.
b) Absence of hunger signals spiritual coldness (Revelation 3:15-17):
Lukewarmness and indifference are signs of a dying spiritual appetite.
c) Hunger shows that we value God above all else (Psalm 63:1):
David said, “My soul thirsteth for thee… in a dry and thirsty land.”
d) Hunger makes you restless with mediocrity (Isaiah 55:1-3):
God invites the hungry to come and be filled with more.
Biblical Example: In Psalm 42:1-2, David expresses his deep hunger: “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”
2. HUNGER FOR GOD DRAWS DIVINE ENCOUNTERS
Your level of hunger determines your level of encounter.
a) God reveals Himself to the hungry (Jeremiah 29:13):
“And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.”
b) Hunger positions you for divine revelation (Exodus 33:13-18):
Moses’ longing for God led to a glorious encounter and a vision of God’s glory.
c) God responds to desperate seekers (James 4:8):
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”
d) Divine encounters bring transformation (Acts 9:3-6):
Saul’s hunger for truth led to his radical encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
Biblical Example: Zacchaeus was so desperate to see Jesus that he climbed a tree. His hunger led to an encounter that changed his life (Luke 19:1–10).
3. HUNGER STIRS PASSION FOR GOD’S WORD AND PRESENCE
Spiritual appetite pulls us deeper into God’s truth.
a) A hungry believer delights in the Word (Psalm 119:103):
“How sweet are thy words unto my taste!”
b) The presence of God becomes your highest pursuit (Psalm 27:4):
David desired one thing—to dwell in God's presence.
c) Hunger for God fuels prayer and worship (Luke 6:12):
Jesus spent entire nights in prayer because He valued communion with the Father.
d) A hungry heart does not grow tired of spiritual things (Colossians 3:2):
It constantly seeks those things which are above.
Biblical Example: The Bereans searched the scriptures daily, hungry to know more about Christ (Acts 17:11).
4. HUNGER FOR GOD BRINGS FULFILMENT AND SATISFACTION
Only God can satisfy the soul's deepest thirst.
a) The world cannot satisfy the soul (Ecclesiastes 1:8):
Earthly pleasures leave people empty.
b) Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35):
He satisfies our hunger and quenches our thirst permanently.
c) The more you hunger for God, the more He fills you (Matthew 5:6):
Divine satisfaction is a promise.
d) When you are filled with God, you overflow to others (John 7:38):
Rivers of living water flow from those filled with God’s Spirit.
Biblical Example: The woman at the well came thirsty, but after her encounter with Jesus, she was spiritually satisfied (John 4:13–15).
5. HUNGER POSITIONS YOU FOR GREATER USEFULNESS
God uses the hungry to fulfill His purposes.
a) Hunger provokes spiritual growth and maturity (Hebrews 5:14):
Those who feed on strong meat grow into maturity.
b) The hungry are equipped for divine assignments (2 Timothy 2:21):
They are sanctified and ready for the Master's use.
c) Hunger builds capacity for the supernatural (2 Kings 2:9-10):
Elisha’s hunger for double portion brought a mighty anointing.
d) Hungry believers carry spiritual fire and passion (Romans 12:11):
“Fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.”
Biblical Example: Paul’s hunger to know Christ made him an unstoppable vessel for the gospel (Philippians 3:10–14).
CONCLUSION:
God is looking for people who are not satisfied with the bare minimum, who want more of His glory, power, and presence. A hunger for God is what sets ordinary Christians apart from those who walk in intimacy and power. The depth of your hunger determines the depth of your encounter.
Today, let your soul cry out for more of God. Make room in your heart. Let go of distractions. Reject complacency. Ask God to stir a holy hunger in you that will cause you to seek Him day and night. When you hunger for more, He will surely fill you with more.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, ignite in me a fresh hunger for Your presence.
2. Father, deliver me from spiritual complacency.
3. Lord, open my heart to long for more of You daily.
4. Let my spirit thirst for Your Word and Your truth.
5. Father, grant me divine encounters that will deepen my walk with You.
6. Break every distraction that steals my spiritual appetite.
7. Lord, fill me with Yourself until I overflow.
8. Revive my passion for prayer, worship, and the Word.
9. Make me a vessel that carries Your presence to my generation.
10. Let my hunger draw down Your power and glory into my life.
