“Come And Drink Thirsty One!”

“Come And Drink Thirsty One!”(Jn.7:37-39).
“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.”
The uniqueness of our faith is that in Christ, old things are made new. It is like old containers filled with new content. During his earthly ministry, Jesus was fully involved in Judaism. This was necessary as he was a reformer and transformer.
Today’s pericope is in the context of the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. This was a great feast in the Jewish year celebrating the completion of harvest and commemorating the goodness of God to the people during their desert wanderings(cf Lev.23:33-43 et al).
The feast of Tabernacles lasted seven days with a closing assembly on the eighth day called the greatest day of the feast.
In this particular year’s celebration, Jesus avoided going to the feast publicly because he feared those who wanted his life(Jn.7:1-11).
Yet, half way through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple gates and began to teach. It was during this teaching that he made the above statement, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink…” Two points to observe: He went to the feast incognito, yet he “stood and said in a loud voice.” By this, he attracted attention to himself. Generally, teachers sat when teaching, but Jesus stood and pronounced in a loud voice. This was the day of assembly with almost everybody being present.
The word of God is like fire in his messengers, and they can’t hold back – even at the risk of their lives.
The pentecost experience is complete only through the death, resurrection, and exaltation of the Christ. In other words, when Jesus has been glorified and has been fully acknowledged as the Christ.
My friend, like we said yesterday, our readings for this week are preparing us for the commemoration of the pentecostal encounter.
This preparation is to believe in Jesus as the Scriptures has said. Have you prepared? If not, why not?
Prayer of the day and week: Lord Jesus Christ, I come to you in thirst. Give me to drink and let the streams of living water flow within me. Amen!
Welcome back to a new working day and week! Have a blessed working day and week! Peace be with you!
Rev Babila Fochang.
18/05/2026.