“The Spirit and the Bride say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who hears say, ‘Come.’ And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” Rev. 22:17
Lord Jesus, will Punxsutawney Phil get it right today—Groundhog Day 2022? Will Spring come early this year? No matter how that turns out, the “Spring” we crave the most is your return—the eternal end of “Winter.” In 6 weeks or less would be just fine with us.
But until that Day, we’re grateful the last command you left us with in your Word is, “Come thirsty ones come. Come drink the free water of life—the living waters of my grace.” Your kindness and care are incomparable.
We bring our thirsty selves to you, Jesus. In fact, we ask you intensify our thirst to know you better and love you more. Indeed, don’t lower our desire, increase it 10-fold. Lest we reach for some beverage that will only temporally gratify, numb our pain, or artificially gladden us.
Satisfy us with the Gospel-libation of your everlasting love, abiding peace, and deep heart-hope. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, Jesus. Hydrate us with your grace.
Train our palate for the “new wine” of your kingdom and kindness. We crave the Day when this, your promise, will be gloriously fulfilled. “I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new with you in my Father’s Kingdom” (Matt. 26:29). Oh Jesus… hallelujah… that’s our Wedding Day. Come soon, Lord. So Very Amen.