IT IS evening. The sun has slowly disappeared below the horizon. Fleecy clouds are massed in bold relief beneath a sky of deep, beautiful blue, while beyond the hill tops and mountains, scattered clouds of various tints reflect the rays of the glorious sun. As he sinks further and further from our view, the bright colors grow softer, and gradually blending, finally disappear, bringing the grateful twilight.
Now we hear in the distance a faint sound of tinkling bells. Hark! it grows louder and more distinct as it comes closer. Soon we see the cows coming across the meadow and through the trees: After the heat of the day it is their delight to wade into the stream and drink the refreshing water.
We all know what it is to be thirsty. Our mouths often crave the cool, clear water. But dear reader, does your soul thirst? Often as people journey through this world, their hearts and souls long for something that they do not have. They crave something. They are not satisfied. They long for something to quench their thirst.
Some try to satisfy this longing thirst by seeking for glory and honor and a reputation among their fellowmen.
Some try to satisfy it by hoarding up money and wealth—some by seeking this world’s pleasures.
Will any of these quench the thirst of a sinner’s soul? No, dear reader. There is just one well of water at which you and they may drink and be satisfied. Jesus says, “If any man thirst let him come unto Me and drink.” John 7:3737In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. (John 7:37). “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 4:1414But 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 4:14).
Drink, weary one, thirsty one, drink and live. This is the water of life which is offered freely to all. A day is coming when it will be too late. Do not delay. Do not wait till the flames of eternal judgment cause your parched soul to beg for a drop of the water of mercy. You will never get it then. Come now, while that fountain of mercy is flawing for you.
ML 10/09/1904