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Never Thirst Again

Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:9-14
          Drought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for an area drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time.  In areas that are not irrigated, the lack of rain causes farm crops to wither and die. Higher than normal temperatures usually accompany periods of drought. These high temperatures increase the stresses on plants and add to the crop damage. Forest and grass fires are more frequent and spread quickly due to the dry conditions. Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and may even die because of the lack of water. Drought ranks as the chief cause of famine. Famine results in crop failure. Crop failure results in food shortages. Food shortages result in starvation.

     The answer for famine is bread and the answer for drought is water. It is God who gives us bread when we are hungry and water when we are thirsty. The bread from heaven that we need for our hunger is Jesus. The rock that the water comes from is Jesus. All you need is Jesus. In John 6:47-48, Jesus said: "I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. I am the bread of life." When the Jews were in the desert for 40 years, twice Moses struck a rock, and twice water gushed out of the rock for the people to drink (Num 20:1-13; Exodus 17:1-6). The rock is a manifest type of Christ: “And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ” (1 Corinthians 10:4). My friend, make Jesus your desire and never thirst again.
     Thirst is a perception associated with the body's need for water. The body's internal environment, the organs and tissues, requires certain amounts of water and mineral salts to function properly. Too much or too little water or salt can damage or destroy cells. Therefore, people and animals must control the balance of water and salt within their bodies. This balance is maintained mainly through the kidneys, which remove water and salts as urine, and the behaviors associated with seeking out and consuming water and other liquids.

    Not drinking enough water can lead to dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration usually begin with thirst and progress to more alarming manifestations that are often fatal. Now if dehydration is the removal of water from an object, then the treatment of dehydration to reverse its effects would be rehydration. To prevent dehydration you simply need to replenish the liquids that are lost throughout the day.
    At the end of a feast Jesus knew that there were those in the midst who were still hungry not for food but for God. He also knew by whom their thirst could be satisfied. He said, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. (John 7:37).”  My friend, we all need that “last day” experience where we come to the end of ourselves. We all need to come to that place where after “that great day of feasting” we realize that we are still hungry and thirsty. Thank God that Jesus made a way for us so that we don’t have to die of thirst. Today I encourage you to daily “rehydrate” through bible study, prayer, fellowshipping with other believers and if you are not saved; confessing Him as Lord and Savior.