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No Longer Thirsty

ÔÇ£Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal lifeÔÇØ (John 4:13-14).

I was called to the law enforcement academy to meet with a recruit who was burned out and ready to quit. We sat quietly until he finally spoke, asking for water. Finally, refreshed by a cold drink, we began to deal with his issues and eventually got to a place of prayer. I asked for GodÔÇÖs refreshing touch upon the manÔÇÖs life.

In the Bible story of the woman at the well, the Samaritan was a woman of mixed heritage with a bad reputation. No Jewish man would talk to her, but Jesus didnÔÇÖt let that stop Him from engaging her in conversation.

The story reminds us that the Gospel is for every person, no matter what race, social status, or sinful past. Like Jesus, we are called to cross barriers as we follow Him, prepared to offer the Gospel to anyone, anytime, in any place.

My academy friend offered himself to Jesus, drinking deeply of His love, strength, wisdom, and care. He found the strength to keep going and enter the world of law enforcement.

Jesus, the fountain of life, brings living water that can forever quench a personÔÇÖs thirst for God.