Hunger on Display

God repsonds to 'hunger on display.' And seems quite happy to pass by the 'satisfied.'

Over and over again through the Gospels (and also many other places in the word), we see Jesus respond to the desperate who were willing to show their passion - religious leader Jairus laying in the dust at his feet pleading with him to come to his house and heal his daughter, blind Bartimaeus yelling out over and over for Jesus to meet his need, etc.

In Luke 1:53 we read "He has satisfied the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty." HSSB

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they will be satisfied. NASB

The point simply put is this; God responds to people who know they desperately need him and his kingdom in their lives and circumstances, and who are willing to show it by their behavior.

This is difficult for us in our NA culture - to be needy is a sign of failure - we value selfsufficiency, and being able to 'provide' for our needs, and look after ourselves. Admitting need is to expose ourselvs to being 'devalued.' Successful and important people are not 'needy.'

Like it or not - that attitude does not impress God. It does not get his attention. He is quite willing to let us starve in our selfsufficieny.

So the questions seem to be; Do I really believe I need God in my life? How much? Am I willing to show it? (In my prayers? Worship? Time and energy invested in pursuing him? Am I willing to let people see my desperation to experience him in my life?

Based on my 'display,' what's my hunger level?