On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”

– John 7:38 (BSB)

On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, which celebrates God’s provision during the Israelites’ wilderness journey of providing water from a rock. During the festival, Jesus announces, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.”

Then Jesus declares the scripture from Isaiah fulfilled, that those who believe in him will have streams of living water flowing within them.

The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Isaiah 58:11 (NLT)

What is the living water? The Holy Spirit, Jesus explains that believers would receive the Holy Spirit soon after He has been crucified and glorified. Jesus, our Savior, offers His believers living water.

When we accept Jesus, we receive the Holy Spirit, the living water, which transforms our lives, bringing spiritual renewal. The living water flows through us, nourishing and refreshing us, a stream of peace, joy, and love, giving life to everything around us.

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Jesus, our Lord, we praise and worship You for all You have done for us. You are our hope and salvation. As Your followers, we receive living water, the Holy Spirit, our counselor and guide. Teach us to follow you, spreading the gospel and sharing Your love. Like a stream flows, watering plants along the way, let the living water flow through us and spread peace, joy, and love to the world around us. Amen