Reply To: OCU C)SP D Week 05 Devotion
Matthew 5:6 asks us to consider what truly satisfies the human spirit. In a culture that often equates happiness with possessions, achievements, or status, it’s easy to chase after things that promise fulfillment but ultimately leave us feeling empty. The longing Jesus describes is not a physical appetite, but a spiritual yearning—a desire to live in harmony with God’s values and to embody justice, mercy, and humility.
Rather than viewing righteousness as a distant ideal, this verse encourages us to see it as a daily pursuit: seeking integrity in our actions, compassion in our relationships, and authenticity in our faith. Those who earnestly desire this kind of life discover a deeper contentment, one that isn’t shaken by changing circumstances or fleeting pleasures.
