“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto Me, and drink. He that believeth on Me, as the scriptures hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water” (John 7:37-38).
We first see here a significant need. Jesus speaks to those who are thirsty, and we look at several Scriptures which promise blessings to those who thirst — those who come to recognize their great need.
We then see an adequate solution. Here is a warm word of welcome, “Let him come unto Me, and drink.” Come to Me — not to the law, not to religious rites, but come to Me — come to Jesus Christ.
And then we see an abundant blessing. Not only will that soul who comes to Jesus and drinks of the living water be refreshed and satisfied, but also rivers of water will flow from their lives.
Are you thirsty? Jesus says, “Come.”
Purchase the series Jesus Is the Christ, Volume 4, from which this message comes, or call 1-800-473-4224 to order this single message.
“These are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20:31).
Lasserre Bradley, Jr. is the director, and has been the speaker on the Baptist Bible Hour radio broadcast since he started it in 1953. The messages on the program come form the pulpit of the Cincinnati Primitive Baptist Church where he is senior pastor and has served for 47 years. Pastor Lasserre is also editor of the Baptist Witness and author of other Bible-based literature including I Feel Overwhelmed, Six things To Remember In the Time of Crisis, and The Christian Home.
Lasserre and his wife Emily, have three grown children: Leanna, Peggy and Lasserre III. He and Emily consider it a special blessing to have17 grandchildren.