Did you know that the homing pigeon has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances? They are not satisfied until they find their way home to roost time and time again.
I believe that God has made us with a homing device in our hearts that can only be satisfied by the LORD Himself. No matter how much money you make, how many homes you own, how great your success in life is, or how many lovers you take -- your inner most desires will never be filled. You will continue to search for that “something”. You will begin to wonder “is that all there is?” Just take a look around at the world today and all the people in the news. There is scandal everywhere you look. It seems that the more affluent one is, the more that corruption envelopes them as they try to find what they are searching for.
-- How much stuff is enough?
-- When will I have finally made it?
-- If I have it all, what happens when I am gone?
Jesus shared a story with His disciples in Luke 12:28-34 where He said “What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, and God-provisions. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Don’t be afraid of missing out. You’re my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself.” Now if that doesn’t say relax and focus on the things of God, I don’t know what does. I quoted this scripture from The Message; go ahead and read it from your own bible and remind yourself of the wonderful story that Jesus told. Verse 34, “For where our treasure is, there will your heart be also.” – KJV – I love that reminder!
There is nothing that will satisfy our heart except for the Lord Jesus Himself. God will continue to speak to your heart; he will call out your name; he will continually send out a signal to help you find your way home. I don’t believe that He will call indefinitely, but He is long-suffering and doesn’t want to lose one child. “This is what the Lord God says: I, myself, will search for my sheep and take care of them.” Ezekiel 34:11
It is comforting to know that there is no greater love than what God has for me, for all of us – his children. There is nothing I can do, nothing I can buy, nothing I can desire that will fulfill that longing inside of me except for the love of Jesus Christ. Don’t wait until you can no longer hear His calling; don’t wait until your homing beacon dies out. Turn to the one who satisfies today. Fulfill that extra something that is missing in your life; fulfill it with the one who knows you. Wherever we go, wherever we are God knows and sees. God fulfills the longing in our hearts where no person, place or thing can. Psalm 139 reassures us of these facts. Include God’s plan for your life when you dream your dreams; then and only then will you be truly satisfied.
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