Satisfying!

On a hot day -- when I begin to develop a real thirst -- not just anything will do. Though I enjoy drinking a cola from time to time, it is not something with carbonation that satisfies me when I am really thirsty. I also love drinking a robust flavored coffee, but again, that is not what satisfies me when the thirst is strong. I also enjoy relaxing with a cup of tea, but when hot, that is not what I go seeking to quench my thirst. What I want is some fresh cool water, or perhaps a large glass of cool OJ (orange juice). In fact, I can drink that until my stomach begins to slosh.

When JESUS met the woman at the well in Samaria ( John 4), she had come out of Sychar (vs.5) to draw water. (vs.7) In the course of their conversation JESUS turned the focus from physical water to spiritual "living water." (vs.10)

We read. . .
"(13) Jesus said to her, 'Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, (14) but WHOEVER DRINKS OF THE WATER THAT I WILL GIVE HIM WILL NEVER BE THIRSTY AGAIN. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of WATER WELLING UP TO ETERNAL LIFE.'" ( John 4:13-14 ESV)

Oh, she wanted that water. (vs.15) Who wouldn't? Especially in a region where water had to be gone out to and carried home! Perhaps we -- most of whom simply go and turn on a faucet to get our water -- don't share as deep an appreciation for such a thought. However, though she had come to draw water, she "left her water jar" behind and returned to Sychar to tell others what she had found. (vss.28-29) Finding what she truly needed, she left the other behind.

Jesus later said to a group who had been following Him that "whoever believes in me shall never thirst." ( John 6:35 ESV) Neither water nor OJ (orange juice), but O JESUS is the only source of true satisfaction for our soul. Only He can truly satisfy our deepest thirst and need. We have His invitation to come drink! ( Revelation 22:17) Let us therefore leave the world's wells behind as we enjoy true satisfaction from Him for the present and the eternity to come.

Have a great day KNOWING THE TRUE THIRST QUENCHER!
Carl

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