Anyone
who is believing and trusting in me – as the Scripture has said, “From deep
within will rush rivers of living water.” (John 7:38)
What
a promise! Here Jesus uses a powerful image to illustrate that, just as water
sustains physical life, those who believe will be the source of living water
that brings spiritual life to others. He chose the Feast of Tabernacles to say
this, and Scripture says he, “cried out,” broadcasting the assurance while at
this feast.
Tabernacles is a feast to
remind Israel of their time spent living in the wilderness, totally depending
on God every day. From the time of Moses, it has also been a time for people of
all nations to be included, foreshadowing the day when everyone is offered
relationship with God. The writer of John explained the source of this living
water is the Holy Spirit, living in believers. So, another way to understand
this is, “out of and through those who truly believe, the Holy Spirit will send
rushing streams of life.”
Is your life a stream of
refreshing, life-giving hope and comfort? Jesus made it clear that is His
expectation for you.
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