Picture this: Take a dry sponge and pour water over it. All its holes fill up, and it doubles in size. When it gets to the point it can hold no more, the water flows over the edges. “Satiated,” the Hebrew meaning of satisfies in our verse today, is the filling and even overfilling of appetites or desires.
What Does He Satisfy?
The word desires doesn’t mean what you might think at first glance. The Hebrew meaning here is “ornament.” Commentaries agree that this meaning is speaking of the soul, which is the glory and ornament of the body. In other words, He fills up the deepest recesses of our souls.
We serve a generous God. He gives good things of the Spirit; His goodness, graces and gifts. He sets in our hearts, longings for these, and then He fills them to overflowing. These gifts include joy, peace, a content heart, an overflowing love for others, or can be a sense of being utterly satisfied.
What Does He Satisfy for You?
Have you ever experienced your soul being completely filled by the Lord? Maybe you feel that way right now. Maybe, like me, you are feeling the opposite. Right now, I feel squeezed and the holes of my soul have been drained somewhat.
If this is the case with you, know that when you turn to the only One who can satisfy every longing, fill up every empty place, and saturate our being to overflowing, He is faithful to do just that. And when He does, Psalm 103 reminds us to praise Him.
Praise Him
Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits… who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s (vs. 1-2, 5).
Prayer
Gracious Lord, thank you for giving the invitation, that we might trust You to fill us to overflowing.
Blessings. “You Satisfy My Soul” Life.Church Worship
Thank you Johna! I needed to read this…I am feeling very depleted…empty and sad. Leaning on God is my hope and I know He will not forsake me. I am grateful for your words:)