Suffer from Insatiable Thirst?

Ever been jogging, pushing through the pain in your legs, and attempting to catch your breath? At the first glimpse of a cold bottle of water, you reach with desperation to drink trusting that each gulp will alleviate your thirst and replenish your body.  In this same manner, we go through life, dodging obstacles, pushing through the pain, and wiping the tears in hopes that we reach that moment of replenishment.  That moment where we get a break and life stops beating us up.  The moment where the pain ends and we experience relief.  The moment where the tears stop and the smiles remain. And we may in fact experience some relief but then something else comes about.  We need to learn to satisfy our thirst in the Lord. “But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life” (John 4:14). 

 

Jesus is the living water that will satisfy our thirst.  He is the only one that can satisfy our every need.  We don’t need to be involved in every hobby, or stumble from addiction to addiction in search of satisfaction.  The only true satisfaction comes from knowing that Jesus is our Savior; feeling his joy and comfort in the difficult times and being submerged in the peace that only he can provide.  There’s nothing like feeling the peace of the Lord when you look around you and you see mayhem and yet people look at you and wonder what’s different about you.  Well, Jesus is the difference!  “I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.  So don’t be troubled or afraid” (John 14:27).

 

Let’s not be troubled or afraid.  Spend time with the Lord and allow yourself to be submerged in his peace.  Stop thirsting and receive living water today!