Flourishing: A Holy Longing

Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Sam Stephens walks through the fourth beatitude in Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." Sam contrasts the cultural obsession with chasing superficial appetites—like scrolling through social media—with the deep spiritual hunger we are actually created to experience. He explains that kingdom flourishing belongs to those who carry a holy longing for Jesus, rather than those trying to coast on past spiritual experiences. Challenging the community to break out of comfort zones and "spiritual ruts," Sam offers practical next steps for individuals to stir up their spiritual appetite through scripture, accountability, and regular church community, reminding everyone that when we actively pursue Jesus, we are promised a seat at His feast. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.