John 7:37-39 Thirsty?

John 7:37-39 NIV
"Let anyone who is thirsty come to me." (vs 37)

Is there anyone who is not thirsty? Jesus came that we might all drink of him; that all of our thirsts might be satisfied. But, I am warning you... if you drink of him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, from your heart there shall also flow living waters to help quench the thirsty souls of others. You will no longer have to or want to be seeking those things that do not satisfy. You will not be wasting time chasing false gods. You will want others to have what you have. You will want them to have and to know Jesus. Have a blessed day and drink deeply of the water and eat of the bread which satisfies the longing soul.

God's Peace - Pr. J

Psalm 42 - Thristy Souls

How many times have we heard words, like these, spoken in mockery of the Living LORD? Where is your God?   If God really loved you, He'd fix things for you.  If God was so loving people wouldn't suffer. If that's the kind of God that you serve, then I don't want anything to do with your God!  These are all just excuses for serving oneself or other false gods and because there is such a proliferation of it in this world is one of the main reasons we find ourselves suffering.  When we serve our false gods, when we serve our own ego, than we turn our back on the one God, who can truly help, who can satisfy our hunger, who can quench our thirst.

And that's the kicker, there is only one True God.  You either serve Him or you don't.  There are two options, not multitudes of options.  Either you worship the one who can can quench the thirst you have in your souls or you do not.   

I'm not sure where the writer of this Psalm is at when it is prayed or written. But, I think these words are notable:  "These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng." (vs 4)  What does he mean when he says "how I used to go." Does he not go any longer?  Is he not able to go to the house of God to worship for some reason?  Does he not go to hear the promises of God?

Where is your God?  Who is your God?  Consider this: what is it that you worship?  Do you gather with the local community of saints to be refreshed by God's word and Word and to partake of the Sacraments?

Our souls cry out for somethings more.  God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have given you more.  Put your hope in God and praise Him alone, that the thirst of your soul might be quenched.

God's Peace - Pr. J