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THIRST QUENCHERS
Can You Identify the Thirst
Quencher? (See Missions page.)
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A. “Obey your thirst!”
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B. “Thirst asks nothing
more.” |
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C. “Quenching thirst
everywhere.” |
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D. “The drink that makes
the pause refreshing.” |
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E. “Thirst stops here.”
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F. “Delicious and
refreshing.” |
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G. “Cold, crisp taste
that deeply satisfies.” |
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H. “Come to me and
drink.” |
Jesus is the thirst quencher.
In John 7 the people have just concluded seven days of feasting. They had
gathered in Jerusalem with their families to celebrate the “Festival of
Booths.” Each family built a temporary shelter using palm branches, leafy
trees, and willows in order to remember the Exodus (Leviticus 23:33-43). I
can imagine that after seven days of camping parents are weary of the
daily task of competing for available water. I am sure they have heard the
cry, “I’m thirsty!” or, “When are we going to go home?” one
too many times. These complaints must have been eerily reminiscent of
Israel’s past (Exodus 15:24; 17:1-7). And yet, now as then, the Lord
responds to their cry. John records, “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.’”
Are you thirsty? Jesus still satisfies.
You can be a thirst quencher too.
Out of you can flow a steady stream of living water. Jesus says, "He
who believes in Me from his innermost being will flow rivers of living
water.” Picture this: a refreshing stream of cool, crystal clear water
cascading from your life, blessing those with whom you come in contact—at
home, work, or in the community. It is part of God’s plan—not only for you
personally, but for us corporately. When we walk in step with the Holy
Spirit, we will be a blessing to our neighbor, community, and the peoples
of the world.
Thirst Quencher Prayer:
Heavenly Father, You have
provided me everything I need for life and godliness. And, yet I must
confess that I often thirst and crave for things that do not satisfy.
Lately, I have spent more time pursuing ________________________ than
you. I acknowledge this as idolatry and spiritual adultery.
Lord, I come to you today
that I might know the life-giving power of your Spirit within me. Renew
my thoughts and attitudes. Restore me in the image of Christ. Fill me
with your Spirit so that I will be a blessing to my family, neighbor and
community.
In Jesus name and for His
glory, Amen.
(Adapted from 2 Peter 1:3;
Jeremiah 2:13; Ephesians 4:23; Colossians 3:10; Titus 3:4-8, and John
7:38.)
For HIS Glory,
Pastor Tom
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