RIVERS OF LIVING WATER [#7 in the Gospel of John Gems] John 7:37-39 New Living Translation (NLT) 37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” 39 (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.) In the advent of the Son of God to this earth followed by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost the floodgates of Heaven were opened and have continued to flow ever since. All the forces of hell have been powerless to stop these living streams from the throne of God and of the Lamb (see Revelation 21-22). Those who neglect or reject this heavenly refreshment suffer accordingly. Those who believe and receive have rivers of living water flowing from their hearts which touch everyone whether near or far. The metaphor of living water and the promises of the outpouring of life and spiritual blessings as used repeatedly in the Old Testament reached their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. All of us are included in that saving work for everything that came through Him includes all believers (see Ephesians 1:3). As the blessings that Jesus has won for us touch our heart and transform us into His image we shall overflow with love, joy, and peace. This is what brings real transformation to a needy world. Let us appreciate more and more everyday the wonderful privilege that we have as His children to be bearers of “living water” to all who hunger and thirst for something higher and better than the material world can ever supply. advaita.proboards/thread/124/come-waters
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