Day 30 – Read Proverbs 30
I Can’t Get No Satisfaction
One of The Rolling Stones' most popular songs is "I Can’t Get No Satisfaction."
Satisfaction. The desire of every person! We look for it in our career, our appearance, and our social status. We even attach our worth to these things, and then they become our idols. However, in the end, we still fall short.
What Does It Take to Be Satisfied
So where do we find true satisfaction? How much is "enough" to satisfy our needs? It always seems that when we get "there," there's still another "there" to get to.
In Proverbs 30:8, the writer says, "Give me just enough to satisfy my needs." That raises a question. What does meet our needs?
Give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. – Proverbs 30:8 NLT
The Greatest Need
The greatest need of every person is forgiveness. That forgiveness is found in Jesus Christ. Likewise, true satisfaction is found in Christ alone. We all have an eternal longing that cannot be filled with worldly treasures. What are earthly treasures? In short, they're things we can't take with us to heaven. What are some of your treasures?
Notice the writer says, “Give me neither poverty nor riches.” He encourages us to live out of a place of contentment and dependence. Dependence on God should be the posture of every believer through every season.
In fact, two of the most significant tests in life are what we do in times of success and times of suffering. If we can't handle success, it will destroy us. On the flip side, suffering can defeat us. The pain will either draw us closer to God or pull us further away.
Jesus Is More Than Enough
The challenge is to walk with Jesus in success and suffering. So the writer prays for “just enough” to satisfy his needs. The answer to that need is simple. Jesus is enough. When we have Him, we have all that we need. If we're not in love with Jesus, we will fall in love with the things of this world. That’s called idolatry. So we must ask ourselves an honest question: Who is the lover of our souls?
Daily Doses Of Wisdom’s Treasures
We could save ourselves from a tremendous amount of pain if we just understood that our satisfaction is only found in Christ. So take time to abide in Christ today. Pour your heart out to Him. Meditate on His Word. He is enough!
Dig Deeper
1. What is one area you are depending on God for?
2. Ask yourself, “What in my life do I need in order to feel valuable?” That is most likely your idol.
