The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. Rev. 22:17
Lord Jesus, of all the commands you could’ve ended the Bible with, thank you for choosing the one you did. Instead of “Do more, try harder”, or “Get up, buck up, ‘man up’”, or “Get over it, and get on with it”, you chose, “Come, thirsty ones. Come and take the free gift of the water of life.” Thank you.
So, on Groundhog’s Day 2021, we bring our thirsty selves to you, Jesus. Slake our deep thirst with “living water”—the liberty-libation of your everlasting love, abiding peace, and heart-fueling hope. For what do we really thirst?
- We’re thirsty to know you better and better, Jesus.
- We’re thirsty to be filled with the Holy Spirit afresh.
- We’re thirsty to be as free, whole, and loving as you will make us.
- We’re thirsty for the Day of no death, wiped tears, and full joy.
- We’re thirsty for Wedding Feast of the Lamb, when we’ll never thirst again.
- We’re thirsty for the Day of no things broken, and all things new.
Maybe in 2021, Jesus? So very Amen we pray, in the beauty and bounty of your name.