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.