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THIRSTY!

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On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”          John 7:37-38 NIV

 

Who is the gospel for? The invitation is addressed to those who are thirsty, meaning those who have an intense spiritual need. This includes: Those longing for purpose and meaning in life. Those seeking peace of conscience and forgiveness of sins. Those thirsting for righteousness and purity. Those lacking strength and power to overcome sin. Those longing to know God Himself. The invitation is not for the curious, the pleasure-seekers, or those only seeking temporary relief or experiences. It is for the spiritually desperate. Jesus Himself is the well of salvation and the fulfilment of prophecy. He alone can satisfy spiritual thirst. Coming to Jesus and drinking means believing in Him. It means accepting His claims about Himself in Scripture and trusting in Him personally for salvation. Jesus gives unsearchable spiritual riches: forgiveness of sins, knowledge of God, eternal life, understanding, strength, and more. To drink means to come to Jesus immediately, just as you are, without delay or attempts at self-improvement. Come now, without reservation, and believe. We must come like Abraham, who believed God’s promise in spite of obstacles and circumstances. We must believe God’s word about Jesus and salvation. If we come to Jesus and drink, we will be blessed and become a blessing. Our lives will be transformed, and we will have new purpose and joy. Are you desperately thirsty for Jesus? His invitation still stands today!

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord Jesus, I come to You to have my thirst fulfilled.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord Jesus, we come to You and drink, knowing we will be blessed and become a blessing. Our lives will be transformed and we will have new purpose and joy. AMEN

 

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Matthew 5:17-26

 

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