Dehydration is a very serious problem for us humans. We need water to survive as it is one of our basic needs. Every living thing needs air and water to live.
A few days ago, I read of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman (found in John 4:1-30). She had three strikes against her being a Samaritan, a woman, and an outcast. No one wanted anything to do with her or to be seen with her.
Except Jesus.
He asks her to give Him a drink of water.
Their conversation is a most interesting one. Take note of her answer when Jesus explains to her that He alone can provide living water.
“She said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep;
where then do You get that living water?”
(verse 11, NASB)
I was drawn back to that verse again and again. She observes that Jesus has nothing.
How many times do we look at Jesus and think He has nothing to offer? Or that He cannot help us?
“She may not understand what Jesus means by Living Water but she knows she needs saving. This humility – this recognition of her need – is exactly the posture of heart that Jesus desires in His kingdom.”
(from Is God Enough for Me? by The Daily Grace Co., page 94)
When we humbly come to Jesus, He will not turn us away in need.
He will satisfy the thirst of our souls.
He will not leave us dehydrated.
Reflection:
Can you relate to the Samaritan woman? Do you ever think that Jesus has
nothing to offer you? Or perhaps that He cannot satisfy you? What do you
do when these feelings of discontent or dissatisfaction arise inside of
you?
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