Revelation 22:17 "And the SPIRIT and the Bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely."
We usually get excited when we are invited to an event such as a party or a game. Sometimes we may have to prepare ourselves for that event if it is a wedding or some formal occasion. But have you considered the greatest invitation of all, offered to you from GOD HIMSELF ? Did you know that HE wants a relationship with you now and an eternity with HIM in heaven ? Read today's text again. Are you listening ? Are you thirsty ? It does not matter who you are because "whosoever" means you ! You are invited to have a relationship with GOD, but you must exercise your free will and accept HIS offer. In order to enter the place called Heaven, you must first come to JESUS, the SON of GOD, WHO died for you and rose again from the grave. HIS familiar words are still beseeching today: "Come unto ME, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28).
JESUS is calling you to HIMSELF. HE does not tell you to go to church, to a priest, or to any other place or person. HE HIMSELF is "the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE: no man comes unto the FATHER, but by ME" (John 14:6). If you are sick, you go to the doctor, not the landscaper - you go to the person who has what you need. Maybe you have been working hard in the attempt to earn, merit with GOD. You have been trying to keep the Ten Commandments but have failed. You have worn yourself out with all your efforts, and your charitable deeds have left you exhausted and empty. JESUS offers "rest unto your souls" (Matthew 11:29) to "whosoever believes in HIM" (John 3:16). Come to JESUS CHRIST by faith and, then, continue to walk by faith as a believer. HE will never fail to provide you with the peace and rest you need. PNF
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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