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August 11, 2025 2 mins
The Blessing of Holy Hunger (Matthew 5:6) "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." – Matthew 5:6 (ESV) There is a hunger that food cannot satisfy and a thirst that water cannot quench—the deep longing of the human soul for God Himself. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, promises a blessing for those who desire righteousness with the same intensity that a starving person desires food and a parched traveler longs for water. This holy hunger is more than a passing desire—it is a relentless pursuit of God’s presence, truth, and ways. It moves us to seek His Word daily, to walk in obedience, and to resist the temptations that try to dull our spiritual appetite. In a world full of distractions, only those who stay spiritually hungry for God will taste the fullness of His promises. When you hunger for righteousness, you begin to crave the things of God above all else. You long to see justice prevail, holiness reign in your heart, and Christ’s love flow through your life. And Jesus promises that such hunger will not go unanswered—you will be filled, satisfied, and strengthened for the journey of faith. This is a call to keep your spiritual appetite alive. Never settle for a surface-level relationship with God when He offers you the depths of His glory. Come to His table daily, and you will never walk away empty. by English Audio Bible visit us at: 👇👇 https://tr.ee/OUAzfp 📖 Key Scriptures: Matthew 5:6 – "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." Psalm 42:1–2 – "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God." Isaiah 55:1 – "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat!" 🔹 📌 Keyword Tags (SEO): Holy hunger, Matthew 5:6 meaning, hunger for righteousness, spiritual hunger, blessed are those who hunger, Sermon on the Mount devotional, how to seek God daily, thirst for God’s presence, growing in faith, spiritual satisfaction, English Audio Bible teachings. 🔹 🔖 Hashtags (Hangtags): #HolyHunger #Matthew56 #Beatitudes #SpiritualHunger #Righteousness #SeekGod #DailyDevotional #FaithGrowth #BibleStudy #ChristianLife #EnglishAudioBible #GodsPresence #ThirstForGod #BlessedAreThose
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The verse of the day says blessed are those who hunger and
thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5 verse 6. In this beatitude Jesus speaks
of a hunger and thirst that goesfar beyond the physical.
He points to a spiritual craving, a deep soul level
desire for righteousness, for right standing with God for His

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presence, His will and his ways.And what does Jesus promise?
Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled.
The world offers countless things to satisfy us.
Success, possessions, pleasure, approval.
But these things never truly quench the deepest longing of
our hearts. They satisfy for a moment, but

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leave us emptier in the end. But when we hunger for God's
righteousness, His truth, His character, His rule in our
lives, we find true satisfactionbecause only God can fill the
empty spaces of our hearts. What does it mean to hunger and
thirst for righteousness? It means longing to live in a
way that pleases God, not just outwardly but from the heart.

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It means desiring His truth, HisHoliness, His justice, and His
will above our own. It means craving His word like
daily bread and seeking His Spirit to guide our steps.
David expressed this hunger beautifully.
As the deer pants for streams ofwater, so my soul pants for you,
my God, My soul thirsts for God,for the living.

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God says Psalm 42 verses one to two, the blessing of being
filled. Jesus promises that those who
seek God's righteousness will befilled.
Not might be, not could be, willbe.
God delights in satisfying the hunger of His children.
When you earnestly seek Him, youwill experience the fullness of

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His grace, His strength, His peace, and His joy.
Your soul will be nourished in ways no earthly thing can
provide. And the more you taste of Him,
the more you'll hunger for Him in the best and most beautiful
way. How do we cultivate this hunger?
Spend time in God's Word daily. Let it feed your soul.

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Pray honestly and often. Invite God into every part of
your life. Turn from sin.
Remove what dulls your appetite for Him.
Worship. Let praise tune your heart to
His goodness. Stay in fellowship, encourage
and be encouraged by others who seek God.
Beloved, nothing this world offers can satisfy like God's

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righteousness. If you're spiritually hungry
today, take heart that hunger isa gift.
Come to Jesus, feed on His word,drink deeply of His spirit and
you will be filled in Jesus name.
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