Today's Passage - John 7:30-37

River of Life Christian Church ︳www.rolcc.net/english John 7: 30-37   On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, " If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink."   Jesus revealed  the profound thirstiness in human hearts.  We can search for those materialistic things that would satisfy us or even search for  the " laws and religion" like the Pharisees in those days for satisfaction.  But in reality,  none of these can satisfy our inner needs.  Often times we long for good human relationships and companionships, but instead we   experienced unfulfilled , broken relationships instead.  Although we tried our best to protect and mend such situation but to no avail.  Sometimes we just want to resolve these crisis facing us, but  ironically crisis arise  one after another in our lives, isn't that true?   For this reason, the author of Ecclesiastes  was searching for  wisdom, blessings, prestige as well as the fruits of his labor,  but in the end  he could only conclude that everything is meaningless and utterly meaningless  .  Sometimes, even Christians are of no exceptions,  experiencing little  vitality in life,  little strength in serving, and low in spirit!  This was why Jesus said, "Come to me  those who are thirsty." Jesus is longing to draw  us to Him, because He is the only one who would satisfy our spiritual needs, and His is also the  one we are searching for in our lives.   Brothers and sisters,  are you feeling thirsty in your lives ?  People often like to explore their own ways before  coming to  our God.  We have overlooked that God is the only one that fills the needs deep inside our hearts.  It is only in His presence,  can  we receive His bountiful fullness.  Our lives is meaningful  with directions  when we are living in His presence. May God help us so that we may return to Him now, because the Lord has truly told us, " Come to me those who are thirsty."  Is your life withering?  Jesus is going to give you the water of life!                          Pray with Pastor Tong           Lord, we thank  You  for You are the only hope and  fulfillment in our lives.  We pray that we come to understand  this truth and welcome your sovereignty in  our lives so that  your living water may flow abundantly.  With thanks we pray in the victorious name of Jesus, Amen!