Hunger - Audio

The scripture teaches us not just to be satisfied in God, but to also be hungry for Him. If it is true that God has called us to be hungry and homesick for Him, what will happen to us if we are not and continue not to be? Matthew 9: 14-15 • When Jesus is in the house, there is _______. • Is Jesus talking about the three days between Good Friday and Easter, or is he talking about ___? Why Fast? We fast because we miss Jesus. We fast because we are homesick for Jesus. We fast because we are hungry for more of Him. What Holds Us Back What keeps us from being hungry and homesick for Jesus? “Wanna know what the greatest enemy of God is? It’s not poison. It’s apple pie. It is not the banquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but endless nibbling at the table of the world. The greatest adversary of love to God is not his enemies but his gifts. What keeps you? __________________________________________________ The Next 40 Days • The Goal: to experience a greater hunger and satisfaction in God. • The Attitude: Why not try something new? • The Prayer of Fasting: “God, I am hungry, but I want You more.”