Jesus: Our Thirst-Quencher
"...I would give you living water.” John 4:10 (NLT)
"Joy is one of the vital gauges on the dashboard of the Christian life. When the needle dips — when you lose your joy — you should take note...you need to pay attention to your joy."
-Jim Johnston
It's a bold claim!
Jesus said whoever drinks the water that he gives will never be thirsty again.
John 7 provides clarification for his water metaphor:
“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive..."
Living water is the ministry of the Holy Spirit, flowing out of a heart redeemed by God.
We move toward Jesus and drink; the Holy Spirit resides in us and flows from us, producing life and fruit. We are eternally blessed beyond comprehension and we bring life and light to the world.
- Check your dashboard: Are you experiencing joy, even if you're in the midst of great sorrow or confusion?
- Are you passionately moving toward Jesus to satisfy your thirst?
- Will you admit to God (right now) the specific idols you are tempted to run toward to fill your thirst?
- For those who know they need help with addictions, anxiety, depression, etc., I mentioned joining a few others in a Bible study centered on your need. I recommended the study MORE by Chris Beam, as well as this study for anxiety and this study for addiction. If you need Christian counseling, reach out to Chris Beam at Samaritan Counseling Center or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Our spiritual health can be intertwined with our physical health. Do you have a consistent exercise routine? Should you see a doctor?
Jesus alone satisfies our deepest spiritual longing: to know God and enjoy Him forever. Move toward Him and drink!
