Grace and Satisfaction

According to Merriam Webster:

Grace. "unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification" or "a virtue coming from God" To put it more simply, God giving me what I do not deserve.

Satisfaction. "fulfillment of a need or want" or "the quality of being satisfied."

This morning, in the midst of a season not of my choosing, these verses stood out to me. (Emphasis mine.)

Psalm 37:18-19, 23-24
18 The Lord watches over the blameless all their days,
and their inheritance will last forever.
19 They will not be disgraced in times of adversity;
they will be satisfied in days of hunger.

23 A man’s steps are established by the Lord,
and He takes pleasure in his way.
24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,
because the Lord holds his hand.[a]

The Lord doesn't promise that adversity will not come. In fact, he says that we will not be disgraced in times of adversity and that we will have satisfaction in days of hunger. He will give us the grace in adversity. We will not be disgraced. And... even if hungry, we will be satisfied in days of hunger. 

No disgrace in times of adversity? These words hit me as my prayer is to glorify Him in the midst of this season. I am unable to do that on my own, but only through His power. He will not allow me to be disgraced. He will bring grace, not disgrace. 

Hunger will come. How can one be satisfied while hungry? Because we have God. He is our Sustainer. He will bring satisfaction! This verse speaks of physical hunger, but I believe it could also apply to those who have other needs. Perhaps the hunger is due to loneliness and isolation. God still brings satisfaction, contentment. 

We will fall, but... we will not be overwhelmed. Why? Because He holds our hands. What an amazing thought! God holds our hands as we go through the season of adversity!

What precious and simple promises to carry us through difficult seasons. 

Grace. Satisfaction. God truly does give unmerited favor and contentment no matter the circumstances!



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