The last book of the Bible in the last chapter has one last invitation.
“Come! And let him who hears say Come! And let him who thirst come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17
Who is Speaking? Jesus Christ, the bridegroom.
Who are the ones who hear? His bride, the church.
Who is the church? Those who have the testimony of Jesus Christ and keep the commandments of God.
What is the church to do with this invitation? Invite all.
Who is this invitation for? You and I.
We need to consider seriously this rsvp.
The Word is clear that the cry of Christ to the thirsty soul is still going out and is even given with greater power then to those who heard it in the temple on the last day of feast. John 7:37
What does this mean or look like? John 7:38 tells us in red letters “He who believes in Me as the Scriptures has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”
This is available now to all the weary- exhausted, all are offered the right to enteral life. Isaiah 55: 1 Prophesied before Christ came that day to the temple saying “HEY! everyone who thirst COME to the waters and you who have no money, Come buy and eat YES come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price.” The invitation to receive the Holy Spirit, who will teach and guide you into all understanding without a cost is what’s being offered, it is a gift freely given.
In verses 10-13 it explains beautifully in nature that we can trust Gods provisions.
Now ..some may remember the Samaritan women at the well? If not go read it. He promised she would not thirst again she was puzzled and reasoned with Him – because she “heard” she was changed.. She immediately went to town telling everyone and those who “heard” her ~ the whole town ended up coming to Him. That’s what He asked us to do with that invitation, share it with others.
Are you thirsty today?
Dive in – the waters great – Jesus will catch you!
In Christ Love, Amen