On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”
John 7:37-38
The cup you see in the photo is the cup I use to drink water. It holds 44oz of water, and I try to drink at least 4 of these each day. Yes, I know...those trips help me get my steps in.
Why did I start drinking so much water? Two reasons, the second reason is because my doctor advised me to do this. The first reason, is found in the verse for today. I need Christ! I need His living water and each time I drink from this giant cup, I am reminded of the living water Christ offers.
With the 100 degree days we're having, along with the South Carolina "air that you wear" of 1000% humidity, ice water is most welcome. When we thirst, our bodies tell us to drink. When our spirit's thirst, that would remind us to run to Christ and drink!
When I was writing the devotionals on Prayer, I took the challenge to pray boldly to heart. I prayed, "Abba, dry my spirit so that I will run to Christ for refreshing water!" And guess what happened? I find myself running to Him! Not waiting until I get home. Not waiting for the "right time." Not saying, "I'll pray later." I run to Him right then and there, regardless where I am or what I'm doing, I focus on Him. It's not a good feeling with your spirit is thirsting. But when you drink from Christ, it is SO refreshing!
God is teaching and I am learning.
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