Hydration for the Soul: Craving Jesus Christ as a Lifestyle
Isaac Megbolugbe
February 28, 2025
Introduction
Just as our bodies need water to function properly, our souls need spiritual hydration to thrive. In John 7:37-38, Jesus invites us to come to Him and drink, promising that rivers of living water will flow from our hearts. This article explores how craving Jesus Christ as a lifestyle produces ongoing, fulfilling hydration of our souls with God’s goodness and sufficiency.
The Problem of Dehydration
When our bodies are dehydrated, we experience fatigue, dryness, and weakness. Similarly, when our souls are dehydrated, we feel empty, dry, and disconnected from God. We may try to quench our thirst with temporary fixes like material possessions, relationships, or achievements, but these leave us unsatisfied and craving more.
The Solution: Craving Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the only source of true spiritual hydration. When we crave Him as a lifestyle, we experience the fulfillment of our souls. We drink from the living water of His presence, and His goodness and sufficiency overflow in our lives.
Benefits of Spiritual Hydration
– Inner peace and satisfaction
– Joy and contentment
– Strength and resilience
– Clarity and purpose
– Fruitfulness and impact
Conclusion
Craving Jesus Christ as a lifestyle is the key to ongoing, fulfilling hydration of our souls. As we drink from the living water of His presence, we experience God’s goodness and sufficiency in every area of our lives. Let us thirst for Him, and let His rivers of living water flow from our hearts.
References:
– John 7:37-38 (NIV)
– Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV)
– Matthew 5:6 (NIV)
– John 4:13-14 (NIV)
