Living on Mission – Thirst Quencher
The Samaritan woman at the well was
thirsty. What was she thirsty for? She was thirsty for the same things we all thirst
for: love, acceptance, provision, peace, security. She might have thought a
husband could quench her thirst – but she actually had five of those (plus
another that wasn’t a husband) and still she was parched.
So, Jesus showed up and asked her
for a drink. What?!? Ok, so it was His way of striking up a conversation with
her. He then tells her that if she asks she can have living water that will
completely quench her thirst – forever! She immediately said, “Gimme some of
that!”
Oh, to never thirst again!
We encounter people every day who
are thirsty. Think of your family. Think of the people you work with, the
people who take care of your children, and the people who work at your favorite
shops and restaurants. They are all thirsty for something. Many of them don’t
know what they are truly thirsting for, though. They are probably trying
various things in an attempt to quench their thirst. They are likely tired of
searching.
Isn’t it great that we have Good
News to offer? Jesus will satisfy all of the longings. He will quench all of
our thirsts – even those we don’t fully recognize.
Let’s practice Living on Mission
and freely share the Good News that Jesus is the real (and only) Thirst Quencher.
Pastor Angela
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