Dealing with the spirit of insatiableness
Good morning brethren, I like to write on a topic “Dealing with the spirit of insatiableness.” First, I like to thank God for the second month of the year 2025. To God be the glory for great things He has done and greater things He will do in Jesus name, no doubt I believe we are all appreciative of this opportunity. The purpose of this topic is to explore the concept of an insatiable desire, which could be positive or negative. Positive when you direct your insatiable quest towards knowing and serving God but it is a negative trait, where a person is always craving for more of something, like material possessions, power, recognition, he or she never feeling fulfilled no matter how much they acquire in life. This kind of feelings can be unhealthy and dangerous, hence I will like to focus on contentment and gratitude with some possible biblical examples. Another word for insatiableness are unquenchable, unappeasable, uncontrollable, voracious, prodigious, gluttonous, greedy, hungry, ravenous, ravening, wolfish, etc. Some of us grew with an insatiable appetite, always desiring for more regardless of how satisfying things were, experiences or even relationship may be for us, we are always desiring more.
The bible in Psalms 145:3 says “Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; and His greatness is [so vast and deep as to be] unsearchable.” And Romans 11:33 says “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are His judgments (His decisions)! And how untraceable (mysterious, undiscoverable) are His ways (His methods, His paths)!” It is often said that what we human wants are too many hence insatiable. Unfortunately it doesn’t matter what people have, they always want more and are never satisfied. Ecclesiastes 5:10 says, “He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver, nor he who loves abundance with gain. This also is vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)! In the books of the bible we read pages after pages the greatness of God’s being, in God is endless love, justice, righteousness, mercy, wrath, compassion, faithfulness, goodness, holiness, etc. God is gentle and terrifying and wonderful all in One. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-present. God is unchanging, yet moved by our plight. He is independent, yet chooses to give us significance. Kindly know this that the only antidote to insatiable wants is contentment. Contentment is defined as an internal satisfaction which does not demand changes in external circumstances. The bible says in Ecclesiastes 6:9b “It is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting something else.” Apostle Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:6 “godliness with contentment is great gain.” Contentment is a state of mind in which a person’s desires are confined to his lot, it is an internal satisfaction that does not demand changes in external circumstances. As believers we need to learn contentment, please note that contentment is not a gift but a product of discipline hence it is a must learn to avoid living a miserable lifestyle.
In conclusion Matthew 6:33 says “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all other things shall be added to you.” The story of the rich fool in Luke 12:13-21 illustrates how focusing on material wealth without considering spiritual needs can lead to a sense of emptiness. Contentment is a virtue hence Philippians 4:11-12 emphasises the importance of contentment, regardless of a person’s circumstances. May the Lord truly fill our hungry soul with goodness in Jesus name (Psalm 107: 9). Thanksgiving service is for 10.30am and workers meeting is for 10am. God’s blessings. - Mike