For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. — Psalm 107:9
Have you ever been really hungry or thirsty? It’s a strong feeling. And when you finally eat or drink, it feels so good! But sometimes we have a different kind of hunger or thirst. It’s not for food or water but for things like love, joy, peace, justice or knowing that we’re not alone. God promises to fill these deep needs in our lives and asks us to help meet those needs for others when we can.
Psalm 107:9 tells us that God satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. When we spend time with him, he fills our hearts and souls in a way that nothing else in this world can. That’s because he fills us with good things far beyond just food: He gives us love, peace and joy.
Just like water refreshes us on a hot day and food keeps our bodies strong, God’s love gives us the strength to keep going, even when things are hard. He cares about every part of our lives, making sure we have what we need. Nothing, whether big or small, goes unseen by him (Psalm 23:1).
It’s also important to remember that God’s blessings aren’t only the things we can see or touch, like a bed or clothes. They’re also the sense of being loved, the courage when we’re facing scary things, and the peace so great and refreshing that comes from knowing God is with us in every bit of our lives (Ephesians 3:14-19).
Let’s thank him for all the ways he fills us up with good things.
Read
Think about Isaiah 58:11 (ICB): “The Lord will always lead you. He will satisfy your needs in dry lands. He will give strength to your bones. You will be like a garden that has much water. You will be like a spring that never runs dry.”
Act
This week, write down three ways God has met your needs. They can be small or big!
Pray
Pray this prayer: “God, thank you for always taking care of me. Help me to trust that you will keep filling my life with good things and to know that you’re always with me, no matter what.”
