Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.  Luke 6:21 NIV

There are some ‘hungers’ or desires that I have that might never be fulfilled or satisfied. I feel wistful at times. As I age, fewer days await me before either Jesus returns or I go to join Him. 

This morning, when I paused over Luke’s account and considered Jesus’ words, His promise encouraged my heart and brought some relief to my heart. I don’t have to feel sad that I probably won’t get to visit the many overseas places that ‘call to me’.  There are also many friends whom I long to be with. We’ve moved a fair number of times throughout our marriage. Getting to make new friends has brought joy, but saying goodbye to old friends leaves an ache.  Realistically I know there is only so much time in this life. 

Finally, I always wanted to live near our grandchildren, so we could be involved in their lives and get to enjoy them more.  And over the years of our marriage, I have prayed for Mike’s dreams and desires to realize, but a fair number have not. Yes, I bow to God’s good sovereign plans, but those unfulfilled desires still hurt.

But God has the final word.  He has announced that one day I will be satisfied. Not just partially, but completely. The Greek indicates meanings such as ‘stuffed, filled, sated.’ I picture that wonderful feeling when every morsel of my favorite meal has left me wanting not another bite. That’s the kind of satisfaction our God promises.

So for now in my late 60s, I can practice patience without anxiety, letting go of earthly disappointments, knowing for sure as they say, “The best is yet to come.”