“HO, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” Isa. 55:1.
Here is God’s invitation to “every one that thirsteth,” to come and drink. We all know what it is to be really thirsty on a hot summer’s day, and to run for a drink. But God means eternal life in this verse, which, if we thirst for, or desire, and come to Him, we get at once.
How this world is thirsting for something that will satisfy! So they go to the dance, the music-hall, the theater, etc., night after night. But these things last only a short time, and do not meet the soul’s deep need.
Are you not thirsty, dear reader? I mean, do you not want Jesus the Saviour, both now and forever? Then hear His words:
“Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst.” John 4:14.
That means, whosoever comes to Him, receives eternal life as a gift. Do you not want it? Come to Him just as you are, hungry and thirsty, and He will not turn you away empty.
ML 10/29/1933