Rivers of Living Water

On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37–38). John tells us plainly: “This He spoke concerning the Spirit” (v. 39).

Big idea

The Holy Spirit is not only living water in you; He is meant to flow through you.

Notes

1. The promise is for anyone who is thirsty. Jesus did not limit it to apostles or leaders.
2. The promise was fulfilled at Pentecost. The disciples “were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” (Acts 2:4).
3. The promise is still for today. “The promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off” (Acts 2:39).
4. The purpose is power to witness. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me” (Acts 1:8). Rivers are meant to reach dry places.

Respond

If you have trusted Jesus as Savior, ask Him to fill you with the Holy Spirit. Come to the altar on a Sunday or Wednesday and let someone pray with you. Seek Him with expectation; He keeps His promises (Luke 11:13).