Securing Divine Help Through Spiritual Hunger And Thirst Series

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SPIRITUAL HUNGER AND THIRST

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Matthew 5:6

Key Verse: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” — Matthew 5:6 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2; Isaiah 55:1; Jeremiah 29:13; Luke 11:9-10; Hebrews 11:6

INTRODUCTION:

Divine help responds to desire, not mere confession. Throughout Scripture, God consistently responds to those who seek Him with intensity and sincerity. Many believers desire results but lack spiritual appetite. Heaven does not respond to casual pursuit but to desperate hunger and deep thirst for God.

Spiritual hunger is an intense longing for God’s presence, righteousness, and power, while spiritual thirst reflects dependence on God as the only source of satisfaction. Where hunger and thirst exist, divine help flows unhindered. This message establishes that sustained divine help is secured by cultivating and maintaining spiritual appetite.

1. SPIRITUAL HUNGER ATTRACTS DIVINE ATTENTION

a) Hunger reveals genuine desire for God

Spiritual hunger shows that God is valued above earthly pursuits (Psalm 42:1–2).

b) Hunger separates the seeker from the casual believer

Only those who seek God diligently experience divine help (Jeremiah 29:13).

c) Hunger draws divine mercy and grace

God fills empty vessels that come to Him in desperation (Isaiah 55:1).

d) Hunger provokes divine visitation

God responds to those who pursue Him earnestly (Hebrews 11:6).

Biblical Example:

Blind Bartimaeus — His desperate cry attracted divine attention (Mark 10:46–52).

2. SPIRITUAL THIRST POSITIONS THE BELIEVER FOR DIVINE FILLING

a) Thirst expresses total dependence on God

God becomes the only source of satisfaction when self is emptied (John 6:35).

b) Thirst deepens intimacy with God

God reveals Himself to those who long for Him (Psalm 63:1).

c) Thirst invites spiritual renewal

God refreshes thirsty souls with the outpouring of His Spirit (Isaiah 44:3).

d) Thirst leads to overflowing spiritual life

God fills seekers beyond expectation (John 7:37-38).

Biblical Example:

The Samaritan Woman — Her thirst led to transformation (John 4:13-30).

3. HUNGER AND THIRST SUSTAIN CONSISTENT DIVINE HELP

a) Hunger sustains spiritual growth

Continuous desire for God produces maturity (1 Peter 2:2).

b) Hunger guards against spiritual dryness

A hungry soul remains spiritually sensitive (Amos 8:11).

c) Hunger fuels persistent prayer and seeking

God responds to those who consistently ask, seek, and knock (Luke 11:9-10).

d) Hunger keeps believers aligned with God’s will

Desire for righteousness keeps destiny on course (Matthew 6:33).

Biblical Example:

Daniel — His consistent hunger sustained divine revelation (Daniel 9:3-23).

4. LACK OF SPIRITUAL HUNGER LIMITS DIVINE HELP

a) Spiritual complacency blocks divine flow

Lukewarmness repels divine intervention (Revelation 3:15-16).

b) Distractions weaken spiritual appetite

Love for the world chokes hunger for God (1 John 2:15-17).

c) Neglect of spiritual disciplines dulls desire

Prayerlessness weakens spiritual alertness (Matthew 26:41).

d) Loss of hunger leads to spiritual decline

Absence of desire for God results in weakness (Hosea 4:6).

Biblical Example:

The Church in Laodicea — Lukewarmness attracted divine rebuke (Revelation 3:14-19).

CONCLUSION:

Divine help is secured by spiritual hunger and thirst. God fills those who genuinely desire Him and sustains those who continue to seek Him. Casual pursuit leads to limited encounters, but passionate hunger attracts supernatural filling and lasting divine help. May your hunger never die, and may your thirst continually draw heaven’s response.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, ignite fresh spiritual hunger in my heart, in Jesus name.

2. Lord, deliver me from every form of spiritual complacency and lukewarmness, in Jesus name.

3. Holy Spirit, deepen my thirst for righteousness and truth, in Jesus name.

4. Remove every distraction weakening my pursuit of God, in Jesus name.

5. Let my hunger for Your presence grow stronger daily, in Jesus name.

6. Father, fill every empty area of my spiritual life, in Jesus name.

7. Restore my passion for prayer, the Word, and fellowship with You, in Jesus name.

8. Let divine help continually respond to my hunger for God, in Jesus name.

9. Lord, keep my heart burning for You till the end, in Jesus name.

10. Thank You, Father, for filling those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, in Jesus name.