We live in a world that is addicted to seeking approval. Whether it’s as seemingly superficial as how many “likes” you received on your latest post or as seemingly critical as to what others may think about you, one thing is for certain…we thirst for approval. Jesus invited all who are thirsty to come to Him. But why? Can God really quench our thirst for approval? Isn’t God’s standard for approval perfection? Religion “promises” God’s approval but it is based on what we do. That is as unsure as the click of the next emoji! But Jesus did not invite us to a religion but to a relationship where God’s approval is guaranteed, not by what you do but by what He has done!
Dear child of God, this is such good news…God approves of you! He is pleased with you. Not because of what you do but because of what Jesus did. Who Jesus is and what He did is God’s gift to us and for us. This is grace…God’s unearned favor in and through Jesus Christ. We are set free from the fleeting and false approval of this world and we now live by faith in being approved of by the One, the only One that could quench our thirst! Enjoy today knowing God’s smile is upon you!
Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ’If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.