I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.

‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.

‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The book of Revelation ends with a final appeal of his ‘free gift’ ‘without cost’ available for the taking.

The hidden cost, however, is priceless: live life as was originally intended, forgiven when we don’t, and God-fearing. Not fear as we fear today—of powerfully evil things— but a fear that acknowledges and regards the awesomeness of our creator.

Every living thing thirsts.

A sip of his living water satisfies the soul and is the last drink we will ever desire or need.

Thirst is a drive that demonstrates our dependence and the humility of humanity in desperate need, seeking a God who satisfies the soul.

Parched, thirsty people, come.