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Thirst Problems

Saturday February 16, 2019

It’s inconvenient to be without water for even a short time.  In the Bible we can read the story of how Jesus met a woman who was dealing with a water problem.  In the middle of a hot day, when it was unlikely that others would be around, she went with her jar to draw water from the community well.  Jesus was there, and she was amazed that He even spoke to her and asked for a drink of water.


Jesus answered, “Those who drink this water will get thirsty again, but those who drink the water that I will give them will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give them will become in them a spring which will provide them with life-giving water and give them eternal life.”  “Sir,” the woman said, “give me that water!”  (John 4:13-15 CEV)

She had another kind of water problem too.  She was thirsty.  Like so many of us, she was thirsty for love and to try to satisfy this thirst on her own terms, she had created a troubled life for herself.  Now she was thirsty for acceptance and friendship, for dignity and respect.  She was thirsty for help that would ease her sad heart and lift her out of loneliness, guilt, and shame.  Jesus met her and promised her water that would satisfy all the things her heart was longing for.  He makes the same offer to us.

Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart. (John 7:37-38 NLT)

Living with the problems of loneliness, sin, guilt and resentment is miserable. We may try unhealthy relationships or various substances to help us deal with the pain we are feeling but satisfaction is not found in people or in substances.  Jesus has everything we need to sort out the issues that are causing problems in our life.  This woman received what Jesus was offering and her life was dramatically changed.  Jesus is ready to do the same for us today.  Will we receive the freedom from guilt and shame He is offering or just stay thirsty one more day?
Prayer:  Lord Jesus, Please satisfy my thirst for Your life-giving water that I may live a life that is pleasing to You.  Amen


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