Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Isaiah 55:1-2 KJV
The first step to getting help is to admit that I need help. The extract above speaks to a specific set of people: those who thirst. If you are not thirsty, this message may not be for you. If you are already filled and not in need of anything, this message may not be for you. It could also be that your need is not thirst, but something else. As long as you do not admit the need, it is difficult for you to recognize and accept the offer. However, for all who know they are thirsty and need help, the invitation by God stands. He asks me to COME. I must take the step; I have to get up and come. The place of satisfaction is also mentioned: THE WATERS. If I seek out help from other places, they won't give me the satisfaction that God's provision can. Too many times, we have allowed the world to prescribe options for us; we have alternatives but as long as these alternatives are not of God, they will never give you the satisfaction that your thirst really needs.
Please, how would someone without money come and buy food to eat, or wine and milk? It would mean then that the currency to be used to buy these things is not the type the world can fake, invent or use. The provisions God makes available here cannot be accessed by bank account balances, circle of influence, high-level connections or even theft. The price for these things is not currency, but surrender. Surrender tells God that I cannot help myself; that He is all that matters, and His help is all that matters. Simon the sorcerer thought he could buy the gift of the Holy Spirit with money; Peter made it clear that the Holy Spirit could not be bought for that kind of price. What my life needs can only be supplied by the One who created me. That supply can only be nourished and sustained by the one who gave it in the first place. As I take stock of my life again, have I come to the place of surrender, or am I still struggling to 'pay' for that which my life needs?
Let it be clear: I will never be able to afford, on my own, that which my life really needs. The One who speaks here has all that my life needs. He wants me to listen to his offer, and take him up on the offer. That which he supplies is able to nourish and make me 'fat', because that which he gives will do my life good. When I take in that which he gives, my life reflects his imprint upon my life. There is no way I can hide his touch upon my life. He will not force me against my freewill, but He will do all He can to make me see that He has the best plans for me. After all, what can be better than an offer that does not require money? All men can get it, irrespective of status, position, race or history. It is a blank cheque to ANYONE: He that knows and recognizes his need. Are you that person in need? Come to Jesus today, and eat that which is good, both for this earth, and for eternity. Remember, the offer to man is not forever; a season comes when only those who have taken the offer will eat what is good forever. God's time of favour is here.
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