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It is a fundamental truth that water sustains life. It is equally true that Jesus our Lord says that he will give to him that is thirsty of the fountain of the water of life freely. A further proof of how much we are loved by our Lord and King! Surely we must know in our heart that there is nothing that can separate us from the love of Christ. We may appear to be lacking, but the truth remains that our sufficiency is of God. All challenges of the daily life can be met through Christ who strengthens us. We all know that if we are thirsty, we must drink. It is no different in the spiritual realm: We just have to make sure that we drink of the Lord Jesus and let him fill us. And he does always fill us in the most vibrant and thrilling way. One of our great privileges is to be taught the Word of God by him who is the Word made flesh. Yes, our hearts can burn within us, because truth that is revealed by our great teacher is so captivating! This is what transforms us and allows the precious light of our Lord Jesus to be reflected in us. We pray that in this way Jesus can be made known and the gospel can be preached. What Jesus wrought on the cross is so great that words may fail us. Until we understand and know everything in full, we have the precious hope of Christ’s return, for which we yearn so much. True longing helps us to focus on what is important, for example the first and great commandment. The love of God really helps everything else to fall into place, for when we truly love our Lord Jesus it is not burdensome to love our neighbour also. When we serve such a great King, who has even brought death unto subjection, the triumph song of our hearts should be, “Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.” Amen.

And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is thirsty of the fountain of the water of life freely. (Rev. 21:6)

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creation, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Rom. 8:38-39)

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shall you say unto the children of Israel, I AM has sent me unto you. (Ex. 3:14)

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also has made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life. (2 Cor. 3:5-6)

The LORD is near unto them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit. (Ps. 34:18)

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man. (Col. 4:6)

For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those that believe. These things command and teach. (1 Tim. 4:10-11)

And they said one to another, Did not our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? (Luke 24:32)

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

Enter in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be who go in there: Because narrow is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.

(Mat. 7:13-14)

Therefore he says, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light. (Eph. 5:14)

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 4:6)

And he said unto them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15)

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Rom. 10:15)

For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. (Ps. 107:9)

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. (Heb. 10:22)

And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a life-giving spirit. (1 Cor. 15:45)

As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? (Ps. 42:1-2)

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. (Rev. 5:12)