There are many thirsty people in our world—people who yearn for peace and satisfaction with their lives. They?re searching for living water that will give meaning to their lives.
Unfortunately, a lot of people try to quench their thirst in the wrong places. Drugs, sex, money, success—all of these things look so attractive but fail to satisfy. Instead of finding the living water of God, many people keep turning to these dead waters, hoping to find one that will finally satisfy.
Jesus has given his followers the only water that truly quenches thirst. But so often we hide that water behind our church doors, keeping it for ourselves or sharing it only with fellow believers.
Our Rabbi demonstrated a different way to use living water. He filled up with God?s living water and used it to meet the needs of those around him. When encouragement and compassion were needed, he was there to offer it to religious people and pagans alike.
As we fill up with waters at En Gedi, God?s disciples have been given a source of refreshment that we can share with others. We live in a thirsty world—let?s offer a truly refreshing drink.
Have you been filling up with living water and sharing it with others—or are you growing weary with the cistern waters that don?t satisfy?
