A Compelling Need for Christ

"The key to Christian living is a thirst and hunger for God. And one of the main reasons people do not understand or experience the sovereignty of grace and the way it works through the awakening of sovereign joy is that their hunger and thirst for God is so small."  - John Piper

There are many different kinds of invitations. Some invite us to parties; others to weddings and receptions; there are graduation invitations, baby and bridal showers, etc. Invitations are commonly sent out for celebrations or other special occasions.

That being said, of all the invites that we might receive in life, there is one that stands alone among all the rest. It is the invitation that Christ extends to each of us to receive his offer of life and salvation. Believe it not, not all will answer this invitation.

Certainly, some invitations might require a certain dress, or membership in an organization or club in order to participate in the event. However, Christ's invitation has no such stipulations, although there is one qualification: thirst.

That is, one must "thirst" for his gospel grace. Simply put, you have to be receptive to it; welcome to it. If you are satisfied with the world and its worldly enjoyments, and are too busy pursuing them, then chances are you are not truly "thirsty" for Christ and his righteousness.

One in this state is probably unaware of, and has no need of, Christ and his righteousness. There is no agony, torment, or anxiety about this. They are perfectly content that life is great and therefore have no need for Christ. All success in life is due to their works, they feel no obligation to Christ at all.

The individual who truly does thirst for Christ; who realizes that worldly temptation, pursuits, and acquisitions are not as fulfilling as they seem, are invited to drink from his living waters. They are invited to rest from their heavy burdens and world weariness with Christ.

It is important to know that before Christ gives grace, he gives a thirsting for it. And where he's given a thirsting for his grace, he will provide grace (Psalm 81:10). The invitation has gone out. But not all will take advantage of it.

What are you waiting for? Come to Christ and drink from his thirst-quenching fountain. Though his waters might appear as plain as that which comes from the kitchen faucet, don't be fooled.

To those who truly believe in Christ his waters are richly satisfying, and healing. They are waters of life. Come an partake in Christ's waters of life (Revelation 22:17). If you thirst for his waters, you are invited to come to him and drink (John 7:37)

Scripture: John 4:14; Isaiah 49:10; John 7:38; Romans 10:13; Matthew 5:6

Prayer: Dear Lord, inspire me today in every moment before I speak, so that my words to others may all be positive, amen.

God bless you,

Kate