Thirsting for More? Come to the Source of Living Water

In the 1990s, Sprite launched the memorable slogan “Obey Your Thirst.” It wasn’t just about grabbing a cold drink—it was about following your passions, embracing your individuality, and satisfying what your soul craved. But here’s the catch: Sprite can’t really quench your thirst. In fact, the sugar and artificial ingredients often leave you more dehydrated than before.

That’s not just true for soda—it’s a perfect picture of what the world offers. Culture tells us to chase success, status, pleasure, and self-expression. And while those pursuits may look refreshing, they often leave us emptier, thirstier, and more worn out.

But there’s good news. Jesus offers something better—something that truly satisfies.

“If Anyone Thirsts…”

In John 7:37–39, Jesus stands up at the climax of the Feast of Booths and proclaims:

“If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”

Imagine the scene: A vibrant celebration in Jerusalem, remembering how God provided for His people in the wilderness—especially the miraculous water from a rock. The priests reenacted this provision by pouring water on the altar. And in the midst of it, Jesus boldly declares that He is the true source of living water. Not temporary relief. Not symbolic tradition. Real, eternal, soul-quenching refreshment.

He’s saying, “You don’t need to look elsewhere. Come to me.”

You Receive Living Water

When you come to Jesus, you don’t just find comfort or community—you find life. You receive the Holy Spirit. Just as water sustains our bodies, the Spirit nourishes our souls. This gift is free, but it’s also urgent. Isaiah 55:6 reminds us:

“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near…”

You can’t delay forever. The invitation stands now. Come and drink.

You Become a Blessing to Others

But it doesn’t stop there. Jesus continues in verse 38:

“Whoever believes in me… out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”

The Spirit doesn’t just fill you; He flows through you. You become a vessel of grace, encouragement, and hope to the people around you. Jesus called His followers the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” That means you carry life wherever you go—into your neighborhood, your workplace, your school, your home.

At Hope Church, we don’t want mission projects like Inasmuch Day to be one-time events. They’re a starting point—a catalyst to help you see your everyday life as a mission field. The church isn’t a place you go; it’s a people you are. When you leave Sunday worship, you’re not done being the church—you’re just getting started.

You Are Indwelt by the Spirit

Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit, who had not yet come in fullness at the time of this feast (John 7:39). But after His resurrection and ascension, the Spirit was poured out. And now, if you belong to Christ, He dwells in you. You’re not left to refresh the world on your own. You have power, wisdom, and guidance from within—divine help for the daily grind.

But just like a phone cord can fray or disconnect, your fellowship with the Spirit can be weakened through sin and neglect. Stay connected. Stay surrendered. Stay sensitive to His leading.

Be a Stream in the Desert

The Apostle Paul says the water that came from the rock in the wilderness ultimately pointed to Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4). The world is still a desert, and people are still desperately thirsty—looking for relief in all the wrong places.

But you have something better to offer. Living water.

So this week, let the Spirit lead you to refresh someone else. Maybe it’s offering help to a neighbor, encouraging a coworker, or simply being present for someone who’s hurting. And when they ask why, point them to Jesus—the true source of the water they need.

Let’s be a people who drink deeply and pour freely.

“Hope Church, you are sent.”