He's getting to the end of His time here. So on the last great day of the week long "campout" feast, Jesus stands up and cries out, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink." (John 7:32-52)
And as Jesus details: "But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive;".
Those who understood Him heard "come" and "drink" to mean "keep coming to Me and keep drinking". It is not a "one shot" deal or even a once a day deal. It is a continual looking to and receiving of the life-critical nourishment of grace that He wants to pour out to us. And every single problem, disturbing thought, or reason to praise is our signal to come.
What is the result of this consistent nourishment? "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’” We are not talking a dribble, or stream or even a river of life. We are talking rivers of living water that will come from us. This must surely be the abundant life!
What is the result of this consistent nourishment? "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’” We are not talking a dribble, or stream or even a river of life. We are talking rivers of living water that will come from us. This must surely be the abundant life!
And as Jesus details: "But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive;".
Lord, remind us to keep coming to You this day. We are thirsty and so need Your Spirit and life giving drink. We look forward to being rivers of life to others.
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