All my lifelong I have panted
For a drink from some cool spring
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within
Oh Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longing
Through His blood I now am saved
Feeding on the husks around me
Till my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings
Through His blood I now am saved
Well of water, ever springing
Bread of life so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth
My Redeemer is to me
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longing
Through His blood I now am saved
Through His blood I now am saved
Through His blood I now am saved
Music video by Gaither, Gaither Vocal Band performing Satisfied
Satisfied
Satisfied Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
Released on August 17, 2012, the Gaither Vocal Band's song "Satisfied" immediately speaks to a profound human longing – the search for true and lasting contentment. At its heart, the song explores the universal experience of seeking fulfillment in life, often pursuing it through accomplishments, possessions, or worldly recognition, only to find these things ultimately fall short. The narrative unfolds as a realization that external achievements, no matter how grand, cannot fill the void within the human spirit. This theme powerfully echoes the biblical understanding that the soul thirsts for something more than earthly provisions, as Psalm 63:1 beautifully expresses, "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water."
The Gaither Vocal Band, known for their rich harmonies and focus on gospel truths, delivers this message with a resonance that strikes deep. The song's essence lies in its declaration that genuine satisfaction isn't found in what we have or what we achieve, but in who we know – specifically, in a relationship with Jesus Christ. This aligns directly with Jesus' own words in John 6:35, where He states, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." The song serves as an musical affirmation of this divine promise, portraying Christ as the source of living water that quenches the deepest spiritual thirst and the bread of life that truly nourishes the soul. It's an invitation to cease striving for temporal satisfaction and find rest and abundance in the eternal. The message is one of hope and redirection, guiding the perspective from fleeting earthly treasures to the enduring richness found in God's presence and grace. It reminds us of the truth spoken in Philippians 4:11-13, where Paul shares his secret to contentment: learning to be satisfied in every circumstance, whether having plenty or little, through the strength Christ provides. "Satisfied" by the Gaither Vocal Band is more than just a song; it's a spiritual reflection, a call to recognize where true joy resides, and a comforting reminder that in Christ alone, our souls can finally be truly and completely satisfied.
