God wants a relationship with each of us. He always has.
With only four verses following it in the entire Bible, we might consider that today's verse has a place of some significance. The "bride" is a reference to the Church--God's people, not a building.
The passage is an invitation. It is the same invitation God makes throughout all of salvation history, as recorded in the Bible. Early on, he established a special relationship with the Israelites, through Abraham and Moses (Genesis 12:1-4 and Exodus 19:3-8), in which he promises to be their God and to be faithful to them. In return, he calls them to action. Jesus talks of living water to the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:10). At the Last Supper, Jesus makes a new covenant with us (Luke 22:19-20) and he commissions his Disciples to "make disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:19) And, in what is arguably the most referenced verse in the Bible, John 3/16, we see that, "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life."
Today's verse offers relationship with Jesus, and eternal life to anyone who wants it! The words are from Jesus himself, the invitation is from his Holy Spirit, and from all his Church. Indeed, you and I are invited to extend the offer to others!
So, if you are thirsty, come have a drink of this life-giving water. It is a gift from Jesus to you. If you hear the invitation, share it!
Today, I will be open to ways that I might share Jesus' invitation with others, through the way I live my life and in my words.
Saint John Eudes, devoted to the Sacred Heart and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Saint John Paul II, who asks us to open wide the doors (of our hearts) to Christ, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, foster-father of Jesus, pray for us.
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