Completely Satisfied

We talk about being satisfied. Usually we talk about being unsatisfied and wish we were satisfied, don't we?

His grades are unsatisfactory.

I'd like a better job.

If only this house were a little bit bigger.

I've got to knock off 20 lbs before the end of October.

I wish I could go on a cruise.

Is it possible to be completely satisfied?

Isn't it interesting that motivational speakers put "satisfaction" at the end of the stick? But throughout their speech, they're telling us not to be satisfied with previous results.

You can't be satisfied now. You've got to work harder and then you'll be satisfied...well, probably not.

Occasionally in church we hear a sermon about being satisfied in Christ.

Complete in Thee, O blessed Thought!

We talk about how Jesus paid it all. He's provided everything for salvation.

And we're okay with that. He did everything because there was nothing we could do. We've got the salvation part down.

And we know that when we enter heaven's gates, we'll be satisfied with the glory of God for all of eternity.

No more pain. No sorrow. No want. In the presence of God.

But what about Tuesdays?

Are we satisfied on Thursday afternoon at 2:30?

We've got salvation and heaven. But what about today?

Aren't we still yearning for something?

Better grades. A new dress. A bigger house. A better physique. Health. Happiness. Marriage. Children. Retirement. Grandchildren. A good church family. Rewarding ministry. Presents under the tree.

Is it possible to be satisfied in Jesus and in Him alone?

To not want anything more but a relationship with the creator of the universe. To not need anything more than the sweet fellowship of communion with Him through His Word and prayer.

If all the things of life were stripped away, could you still be content?

Take away your family. Take away your job. Take away all ministry. Take away your house. Take away your car. Take away your health. Take away your church.

That's not likely to all happen at once, but what happens if just one of them is taken away?

Would you be satisfied in Jesus if you were living on welfare in your parents' basement?

Would you be satisfied in Jesus if your family turned away from you - or even just one child?

What does it look like to be satisfied completely in Jesus?

More questions than answers this time. Leave your answers in the comments below.