Prophetic Word 2024 - Day 11: Only His Water brings life.

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.“

‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Jesus’ brothers had gone to Jerusalem to observe the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus delayed leaving, only going up after they were gone. Somewhere in the middle of the feast, Jesus showed up in the temple and taught there. Then, on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus shocked the crowd by standing in their midst and declaring something they understood very well.

“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.“

‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭37‬-‭39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

You see, every day of the feast, the priests would descend from the Temple Mount, down to the Pool of Siloam, where they would draw water in golden pitchers. Then they would make the ascent back up to the Temple Mount, pour out the water before the Lord, all the while, quoting Isaiah 12:3.

“Therefore with joy you will draw water From the wells of salvation.“

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

In making a direct parallel between Himself, and the scripture they had been quoting, it was clear Jesus was proclaiming Himself to be the source of that salvation.

As well, remember, the Feast of Tabernacles was for the purpose of reminding the Jews of their time spent wondering in the wilderness. Yes, during the feast they were to remember the goodness of God, and His provision during those 40 years. Now, part of that provision was water being provided from a rock, after they had grumbled to Moses about their thirst.

“So Moses cried out to the Lord, saying, “What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me!” And the Lord said to Moses, “Go on before the people, and take with you some of the elders of Israel. Also take in your hand your rod with which you struck the river, and go. Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock in Horeb; and you shall strike the rock, and water will come out of it, that the people may drink.” And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.“

‭‭Exodus‬ ‭17‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Again, the connection to what Jesus was saying about water flowing out from Him, and to the rock from which water flowed to refresh the people in the wilderness, would not have been lost to the people hearing Jesus’ words.

In fact, the direct connection to what Jesus was offering, and did provide, to the provision God provided in the wilderness, would later be noted by the apostle Paul.

“Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.“

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The bold statement Jesus made on the last day of the feast, caused some people to see Him as Who He was claiming to be, but others to be offended that He would presume to be the One they had been looking for.

“Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, “Truly this is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Will the Christ come out of Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” So there was a division among the people because of Him.“

‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭40‬-‭43‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

But, Jesus was and is Who He said He was. He is the Rock of our salvation. And, when we ask Him for His water, we receive life-giving water, the Holy Spirit of God, the Promise of the Father.

“And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.””

‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

People strive to find ways to live longer, and, as well, look for ways to put more life in their living. But the fact is, only Jesus, only our connection to Him by way of His Holy Spirit, can bring a sense of satisfaction in our life now, and everlasting life in the life to come.

In our opening scripture we see Jesus, while speaking of Himself, as being the Good Shepherd, declares that His purpose is to bring abundant life for the sheep of His fold.

Child of God, make no mistake, there is no truly satisfying life outside of Jesus Christ. He has offered us access to life-giving water, the Holy Spirit of God. Why should we continue to seek from the things of this present world, what only He can give?

Oh, come to Him now! Ask of Him now! Be refreshed by His Spirit now! And be assured of life eternal!

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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