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<Previous Message Next Message> Thursday, January 30, 2014
"The Blessing Of Genuine Satisfaction"
![]() "Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance" (Isaiah 55:2). "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days" (Psalm 90:14). Like the woman at the well I was seeking
For things that could not satisfy; But then I heard my Savior speaking: "Draw from the well that never shall run dry". The other day I was clicking through television channels and came across an evangelist that I thought had long been discredited and no longer had a following. Alas, he must still have followers, at least to the extent he is able to fund a TV program. His appeal is to the flesh and pseudo prosperity. It not only upset me but also grieved my spirit to listen as he attempted to essentially extort "seed" money from his gullible followers by promising blessings, including winning the lottery! Sadly these easy to fleece followers are seeking after things that cannot satisfy. * ![]() In many ways the song summarizes the outlook of the world. Marketing strategy is intent on convincing us that we are not satisfied and must have that product or service to be satisfied. If we buy the product or service we will finally find satisfaction. Just consider that this really is the message of virtually all advertising. Even if you don’t have a need for the item the barrage of advertisements are designed to make you reassess your original thinking; to bring dissatisfaction with what you have now, or at the very least to raise your curiosity. ![]() In Isaiah, chapter 55, God asks, "Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance." Isaiah points out two contrasting sources of satisfaction: The physical which does not ultimately provide satisfaction and the genuinely spiritual which is found only through communion with God. "Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and delight yourself in abundance." ![]() God's unfailing love is a stark contrast to the offers flashed in neon lights which brings temporal satisfaction at best. It can't be stored in a safety deposit box, sold to the highest bidder, traded in for a newer model, or made available only to the smart, rich, young or attractive. Just think back to your high school days and what you thought would satisfy. The deep, abiding satisfaction the soul longs for can only be found in God. It's a treasure for here and now and for all eternity. Later in the Psalms we read, "You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing" (Psalms 145:16). Moses said "in the morning". The Hebrew here literally means "at the break of day". Consider the phrase we have often sung from the classic hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy", which we proclaim "early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee". As we begin our day with the deep assurance of God's unfailing love we are filled and equipped, so that we can live the day in victory, sing for joy, and be glad throughout our entire day; in the ups and downs, the quiet and busy aspects of our day as well. Today my brothers and sisters, may we experience this deep satisfaction that God has provided. The Psalmist's prayer is so powerful. God alone is the source of satisfaction. Regardless of our circumstances, let us truly be satisfied with God's unfailing love. Let us sing for joy and be glad all our days, beginning today! Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfies my longings; Through His blood I now am saved. Be encouraged today, Stephen & Brooksyne Weber ![]() Update on Ester: Ester is still undergoing medical studies. She had an ultrasound on her major organs last Wednesday and saw the pulmonary doctor yesterday. Her heart condition is rather complex to the doctors (as one stated yesterday). So, together the cardiology and pulmonary teams will consult and decide the best course of treatment for her assorted medical needs as they discuss her case. Her oxygen saturation has improved (low 80's) so she has been without supplemental oxygen for weeks. Thank you for your continued interest and prayers. Today's
Suggested Music and
Supplemental Resources
Satisfied" Video Red Mountain Church This is a slight adaptation of the words from this classic hymn along with a new musical arrangement done very nicely. It will bless you! For those unfamiliar with this hymn, as you read the words, you'll see that much of the text is based on The Prodigal Son. All my life long I had panted
For a drink from some clear spring, That I hoped would quench the burning Of the thirst I felt within. Hallelujah! I have found Him Whom my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfies my longings, Through His blood I now am saved. Feeding on the husks around me, Till my strength was almost gone, Longed my soul for something better, Only still to hunger on. Poor I was, and sought for riches, Something that would satisfy, But the dust I gathered round me Only mocked my soul’s sad cry. Well of water, ever springing, Bread of life so rich and free, Untold wealth that never faileth, My Redeemer is to me. "Satisfied" Video Homecoming singers Another version of the above hymn well presented by the Gaither Vocal Band "My Soul Is Satisfied" Video (Ed Kerr) "Timeless" Video (Selah) "Fill My Cup, Lord" Video Angie Primm * Scripture warns us about such false teachers who seek after people to their own advantage. This apparently was a problem even in the New Testament period as Paul wrote, "Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit" (2 Corinthians 2:17). Though the years change human nature is still the same. To receive the "Daily Encouragement" each Monday-Friday through email see this page to subscribe to our email list. You can also subscribe to the Wordpress rss feed or through a Wordpress email subscription. (See the email subscription on the right side after opening this page.) ![]() Permissions: Please feel free to pass on, reproduce and distribute any material on Daily Encouragement Net, in part or in whole, in any format, provided that you do not alter the wording in any way or charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. It is our desire to spread this material, not protect or restrict it. I do request that you keep the contact, copyright and subscription information intact. Text only version for printing: To make a text only version for printing (without photos or any of the supplemental materials) 1) Open the basic text editor that comes with all computers (known as wordpad, textpad, etc.) You can also use a program like Word and select paste text only. 2) Select and copy the text from the portion of the message you want to print. 3) Paste into the text pad. (The photos won't show up but you will have a brief text description of the photo which you can delete or just ignore.) 4) Format if you desire (change font, increase or decrease size, etc.) 5) Print! Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version. Personal Mission Statement: "I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and I make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and to prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity." © Copyright 2014 Stephen C. Weber - All Rights Reserved Daily Encouragement Net - 495 Kraybill Church Road - Mount Joy, PA 17552 USA |