Are You Thirsty?

by Michele Boy | October 19, 2023

How much water do you drink? Whatever is in my coffee cup. 
When I was told I needed to drink more water, I mentioned I’m not thirsty…Ever. 
  Someone shared with me that people who are dehydrated don’t feel thirst. 
As I started drinking more, I became more thirsty. 
A light bulb went off in my head. In John 7:37 NLT, “On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! “
 And I realized looking  back on my life, I didn’t know Him. And I didn’t know I was thirsty. 
If you never knew him you aren’t thirsty for Him. 
 So if you talk to someone who doesn’t know Jesus, they will probably say I am fine. They probably have no idea how dehydrated they are.  
 I have spent many years of my life dehydrated and I didn’t know it.
 Today, I am drinking a lot more water and I notice I am MORE THIRSTY.
 When I first met Jesus, I became thirsty. And I started to devour his word. 
I read daily. I studied. 
Today, my life has more Jesus in it because he led me to better decisions, He led me to a better life. And it is a busy life. 
So I do not spend as much time in the word because this season of my life is busier. 
 But did you notice when you miss a Sunday at church or stop reading your Bible, how you feel? It takes a while but pretty soon you aren’t thirsty for him anymore. 
  You think - I’m fine. I am getting along.  But little by little you aren’t thirsty anymore. 
It can often be a tough moment when you realize how far away you have gotten. 
He is telling us to stay thirsty. 
In verse 38 it says,  “Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’
 As I am drinking more water, becoming more thirsty, and having to go to the bathroom often right now. 
The bottom line is changing habits is uncomfortable, will cause disruption in your life. 
 So who stands up and says I want to get uncomfortable?
I guess when I understand why, then I am able to handle the discomfort better. 
What would you change if rivers of living water will flow from your heart? 
 Stop and take a minute and maybe ask yourself are you thirsty?