Not Thirsty? | Ps Tammy Hopkins | Thirsty? Part 2

Spiritual thirst is real and affects many Christians. In this sermon, join Ps Tammy as she teaches us on how to stay thirsty for God and not be saturated by the things of this world. In Isaiah 55:1, God calls out: "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!" Just like a marathon runner who loses the feeling of thirst after extreme exhaustion, we can become numb to our spiritual need for God.On the cross, after enduring unimaginable pain, Jesus finally spoke: "I am thirsty." (John 19:28-30). Why did He say this? His thirst wasn’t just physical—it symbolized the deep human need for connection with God.🔹 What makes us lose our thirst for God?Lack of connection with ourselves – Toxic relationships, stress, social media, and busyness can make us seek the wrong things for fulfillment. (Luke 22:42)Saturation by the world – When we fill ourselves with worldly distractions, we struggle to absorb God’s presence.Shutting down – Disconnection leads to spiritual numbness, but Jesus never shut down—He remained fully present even in suffering.Lack of connection with others – Hurt, disappointment, and compassion fatigue can distance us from people and the Church. Yet, even on the cross, Jesus cared for His mother and John (John 19:26-27).Lack of connection with God – Trauma and suffering, like Jesus’ journey to Golgotha (John 19:17-18), can make us feel disempowered and vulnerable. But Jesus never let suffering disconnect Him from His Father. Jesus thirsted because He stayed connected—to Himself ("I thirst."), to people ("John, here is your mother."), and to God ("Into Your hands I commit my spirit."). He fulfilled His purpose, declaring "It is finished!"Just like in a marathon, where pushing through exhaustion leads to the finish line, we must not let anything quench our thirst for the One who truly satisfies. Stay connected. Stay thirsty for God.