A cordial invitation
Jonathan Fleming
March 20, 2025
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Revelation 22: 17 (NRSVA)
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The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’
And let everyone who hears say, ‘Come.’
And let everyone who is thirsty come.
Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.
What a beautiful invitation! As the Scriptures draw to a close, we are reminded of the limitless grace of God with an invitation to all who are thirsty for something greater.
This world leaves us longing. We thirst for peace in times of turmoil, for love in the midst of loneliness, for purpose when life feels empty. Many try to quench their thirst with temporary solutions, such as wealth, power, pleasure, but none truly satisfy. Only God can offer the living water that nourishes our souls for eternity.
One of the beauties of this passage is the reminder that God’s gift is free. We don’t have to earn it. We simply have to come. This is the heart of the Gospel — God’s love and grace poured out, available to all who are willing to receive. So whether we have walked with Him for years or are just beginning to seek God, the invitation remains the same: Come and drink. It’s as simple as that…
Let us pray…
Gracious and loving God,
You invite us to drink freely from the water of life.
Help us to RSVP with a loud ‘Yes!’
May we come to You thirsty — longing for Your presence, Your peace, and Your love.
Forgive us for the times we have sought to satisfy our thirst in things that do not last.
Help us to recognise that only You can truly fulfil our deepest needs.
Fill us with Your Spirit, refresh our weary souls,
and strengthen us for the journey ahead.
We pray for those who are still searching,
those who long for something more but do not yet know You.
May we deliver your invitation, extending Your love and grace to those around us.
We come, Lord. We drink deeply. And we rejoice in the living water You so freely give.
Thank you, Lord
Amen
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