Drink!

Drink!

He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water. John 7:38 AMPC

The Jews had feasts and festivals established by God, as a constant reminder of their walk with Him, and a warning not to get too familiar with God. The feasts endured, but the heart of the people had wandered far away from the essence of the feasts. In fact, it would appear that even the position of the High priest, which should be spiritual, had become very political and its occupier was now a power broker. That is the context of today's extract.

Jesus came to the feast of Tabernacles and observed events. Men had become robots; no substance; just routine observance. We 'do' church now; we keep up appearances and want people to see how 'religious'  we are. No wonder he had to stand up and cry out: 'whosoever is thirsty, let him come to me and drink'. The offer is for ANYONE, no matter what the past looks like. It is for all men who will make the approach and COME, believing that Jesus holds the key to true life. You have got to make the approach; His arms are open wide but He will not force Himself on anyone.

What's the benefit of the approach: you get to have the Source and Essence of all things living in you. With your faith in God comes a possession of your entire life by the One who is able to secure both your present and eternal future. When Life lives in you, there is nothing else you can produce but what lives in you. As that life has or knows no end, your life cannot end. What ends is this present earthly phase, which gives way to true life. Life flows out of you continually, without measure and without end. That life will impact other lives around you too, because it is a Life that cannot go unnoticed.

There is a decision to be made; it is one that is tied to my eternal destiny. The offer has been made clear and your decision awaits; my decision awaits. What's it going to be? His time of favour is here.