Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness | Jonathan Hill

Jesus' blessing in Matthew 5:6 reminds us that true righteousness cannot be achieved through our own efforts but only through complete dependence on God. Just as food and water are essential for physical life, Christ alone is the Bread of Life and the Living Water who satisfies our deepest spiritual hunger and thirst. The sermon challenges believers to exchange self-reliance for surrender, recognizing that salvation is God's work and that pursuing righteousness means desiring to do His will above the temporary pleasures of the world. Through God's Word, continual spiritual growth, confession of sin, and wholehearted devotion, we experience the fullness He promises both now and ultimately in eternity, where every longing will be completely satisfied in His presence.Scripture References:Matthew 5:62 Peter 1:5-9Psalm 63:1-5John 4:13-15John 4:31-341 John 2:15-17Isaiah 55:1-21 John 1:8-10Revelation 7:16-17