Bible Study February 28, 2024
John 7: 37 – 39 (ESV)
“37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.”
Man has sought many different ways to find God in their lifetime. There are monks who go into seclusion, some never speak only spend time in prayer and meditation. There are many eastern religions that have practices and beliefs contrary to what the scriptures teach. They may find us much different also.
In our nation many people go on retreats to get away and read, pray, and find a closer relationship with Jesus. Many pastors take a sabbath day and those that do not should do so. These are good times.
But the best way to find the needed relationship with Jesus is to follow His words above “let him come and drink.” This is a practice we should make every day in our lives. I had the privilege of speaking with a young man yesterday who told me he had been given a devotional and he has found great help in reading it daily. I walked away encouraged by what he said.
Jesus invites us to come anytime, any day, any way to seek Him and spend some time with Him. The quality is more important than the quantity. It is what we learn and how we grow from what we read that brings us closer and deeper in our relationship.
I would encourage you to find some time on a daily basis to read, pray, and meditate on what you have read. Make notes, list prayer requests, list the dates those prayers were answered. Just find some time.
“You made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless till they rest in you.” Augustine.
God Bless.
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