Water Where We Need It

Read John 4:7-14

Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest lake, is vast and magnificent. Measuring one mile deep and nearly 400 miles by 49 miles across, it contains one-fifth of all the surface fresh water in the world. But this water is largely inaccessible. lake Baikal is located in Siberia-one of the most remote areas of Russia. With water so desperately needed for much of our planet, it’s ironic that such a vast supply of water is tucked away in a place where not many people can access it.

Although Lake Baikal may be remote, there is an endless source of life-giving water that is available and accessible to those who need it most. When at a well in Samaria, Jesus engaged a woman in conversation, probing at the edges of her deep spiritual thirst. The solution to her heart-need? Jesus Himself.

In contrast to the water she had come to draw from the well, Jesus offered something better: “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John 4:13-14).

Many things promise satisfaction but never fully quench our thirsty hearts. Jesus alone can truly satisfy our spiritual thirst, and His provision is available to everyone, everywhere.

MOMENTS FOR REFLECTION

• Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life. (John 4:13-14)
• Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters. (Isaiah 55:1)
• With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12:3)

MOMENTS FOR RENEWAL

Father, thank you for the life you provide and the purpose and meaning you give to me. Teach me to find my truest satisfaction in you and your love.