Can we even be satisfied? Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton would suggest it’s not possible.  Paul in Philippians offers this rebuttal:  “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me.  You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.  Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.  I know how to be brought low, and I know now to abound.  In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.  I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”  (Phil 4:10-13).

What would be more surprising, if Paul wrote this passage in a time of peace and plenty or in a time of want?  Often we can be quite philosophical about what we need when we have enough.  But that is a luxury that has often eluded followers of Jesus and yet the cause of Christ has continually moved forward through many empires and nations, pandemics and war.  Paul writing from prison, perhaps facing death, talks about contentment.  He tells the church at Philippi, “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus”  (Phil 4:19).

To modify Ms. Crow’s song title by one vowel, we need to “Soak up the Son.”