Saturday Lent 2

On the final and climactic day of the Feast, Jesus took his stand. He cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Rivers of living water will brim and spill out of the depths of anyone who believes in me this way.

John 7:37 MSG

“Are you thirsty?” This is the question I hear. I have no immediate answer, so I ponder and notice my body.  What am I feeling? Am I thirsty? No, not today.

Today, I feel full. I feel like I’m overflowing with joy.  I want to share this joy with the world. So I go. I sprinkle some here and there, sharing my joy with this person and that one.

I notice a shift. I’m slowing down. I don’t feel like sharing as much as I did earlier. In fact, I feel a little low on joy. Now I have to save my resources, or I will be depleted.  I withdraw.  I quit reaching out. I quit answering. And then it happens.  I’m depleted.

I hear the question again, “Are you thirsty?” I’m tired, but not thirsty.  I just want to rest. I just want to close my eyes. I close my eyes, I rest for a while and then I’m suddenly awakened. I’m parched. I need water.

I hear the question again, “Are you thirsty?” Yes! I am thirsty. I begin to feel the river of living water flow. I’m humbled. And again, I want to share it with the world!!