Thirst!

Jesus not only gives us living water but also plants a spring within us. He promises, "The water that I shall give you will become in you a fountain of water springing up unto everlasting life" (Jn 4:14b). The greatest problem of people without Christ is that nothing satisfies them. They try money but it fails. Money is like sea water. The more one drinks it the thirstier he becomes. Then they try sex; it doesn't satisfy them. Then they start worshipping their achievements. They say to the work of their hands, "You are our gods" (Hos 14:3). But before long they are left disillusioned. Only the Cross is God's plus sign; man is satisfied there. The earthly pleasures and treasures become worthless before the Old Rugged Cross.

On the Cross Christ gave away everything so we may have everything in Him. "Every spiritual blessing" is ours today (Eph 1:3). And "all our need" is supplied by Him (Phil 4:19). Even in the midst of trials and tears, deep beneath in our hearts there will be peace and satisfaction that pass all understanding. And a day will come when even our natural hunger for food will be removed. What a blessing because the Lamb of God was slain!

See from His head, His hands, His feet-
Sorrow and love flow mingled down;
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet;
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
(Isaac Watts, 1674-1748)