Day Seven: Are You Thirsty?

One of the things that advertisers know is that we are thirsty people. So, they play into the thirsts and desires that we have. We have all kinds of products out there that promise us life and fulfillment. We have all kinds of celebrities and beautiful people trying to convince us that we can be satisfied if we just buy what they are selling.

I have to admit that there are times when I get sucked into their promises and buy what they are selling. Only to be disappointed after I get it because it does not bring the satisfaction that is promised. How about you-I bet this has happened to you at some point?

But Jesus makes a promise to us with only one condition...

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37-38).

The question I ask of us is this: Are you thirsty?

If you are, where are you looking to have your thirst quenched?

Have you been disappointed lately with the things that have claimed your attention?

Do you find yourself thinking, if only I had this or that, then I would be satisfied?

Jesus makes an amazing promise to those who are tired of running after all of those things to find
fulfillment. He says "if you are thirsty, come to me and drink." When we do he promise us that we will not only find life for ourselves, but we will also become a source of helping others find it as well.

So, are you thirsty today?