March 2 John 4:14
whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.â€
This verse is part of Jesus’s conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. Here, Jesus contrasts physical water, which only temporarily quenches thirst, with the living water He provides—spiritual nourishment that leads to eternal life.
1. The Living Water
This symbolizes the Holy Spirit (John 7:38-39), who regenerates and sustains believers. Unlike natural water, which must be repeatedly drawn, the life Jesus gives is eternal and self-sustaining.
2. Never Thirst Again
Jesus promises complete spiritual satisfaction. While worldly pursuits leave people empty and searching, Christ alone fulfills the deepest needs of the soul.
3. A Spring Welling Up
This suggests that faith in Christ results in an ongoing, internal source of divine life. The believer becomes a vessel of God’s grace, overflowing with His love, joy, and power.
4. Eternal Life
The ultimate effect of this living water is salvation. Those who receive it are transformed, experiencing a relationship with God that extends beyond this life into eternity.
This verse invites us to seek Jesus for true fulfillment, reminding us that only He can satisfy the thirst of the human heart.
When I was a teen my Dad kept asking what I wanted to do for a living. Plus he meant if I didn’t know he didn’t believe I should go to college. I settled on Recreation Education as a major. However, it wasn’t until I had a conversion and call to ministry that I knew what I would do and feel complete. That was over 46 years ago and has never wavered. The Holy Spirit continues to quench my quest for meaning.
How about in your life?
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