John 4:10 If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to you, "Give me to drink," thou wouldest have asked of him and he would have given thee living water.
Have you ever been given an unusual gift for your birthday or some other anniversary? Can you recall the joy of that experience? Imagine yourself standing in front of Jesus and hearing him say these words to you: "If you only knew the gift of God!" That's exciting to me--to realize that God the Father has given me a special gift--eternal life--a BFF (Best Friends Forever) relationship with Him!
Just when I begin to absorb the fact that Father God sent me a gift, I open up a second layer to discover that the gift is a "who." It is a gift in a gift. Jesus is propositioning me to give him myself.
Then as I begin to comprehend the depth of this mystery gift, I discover that there is a third layer--the real core--living water that springs up into life eternal. Wow! I will never thirst again! If I yield to him my life, that is, give him a drink, then he springs up within me and for me a hopeful, vibrant experience that would extend throughout time into eternity with the Father the original Giver.
The Sychar woman did not miss it. She got it. Did you get it? She exclaimed: "Sir, give me that water!"
You can pray that too.
Father, thank You for that unspeakable gift. I accept it. I receive Jesus today. Give me that water so that I will never thirst again. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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