Messages by Desiring God Enjoy Him: The Call to Commune with Jesus
Nov 8, 2025
David Mathis, a pastor and author focused on Christian spiritual practices, dives into the beauty of communing with Jesus. He shares how God's divine invitation quenches our thirst for spiritual fulfillment. Mathis emphasizes the importance of savoring Scripture through slow, unhurried reading and suggests a practical Bible reading plan. He encourages enjoying prayer as a response to God's voice and highlights memorization for deeper meditation. Ultimately, the goal is to know and relish in a loving relationship with Christ.
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God Designed Our Spiritual Thirst
- God invites us to enjoy him by satisfying our soul's thirst and hunger through himself.
- Isaiah 55 frames spiritual longing as designed so we would seek and feast on God's grace.
Lay Yourself In The Way Of Grace
- Position yourself where God promises to pour out grace: Scripture, prayer, and Christian fellowship.
- Hear God's voice in the Bible, have his ear in prayer, and belong to his body in local church life.
Three-Part Morning Rhythm
- Begin your daily routine with Scripture, then meditate, and finish with prayer.
- Make a modest plan to read across multiple places in the Bible rather than repeating short passages.
