16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

— 1 John 2:16-17

25 I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth.

27 I myself will see Him with my own eyes—I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!

— Job 19:25, 27

12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light.

13 For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves,

14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

— Colossians 1:12-14

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Joy and peace from Jesus Christ to you.

A relentless thirst grips every single person today. The pursuit of wealth, possessions, acclaim and security leads many to want more and more. But they only find that fulfillment escapes them. Jesus along offers what truly satisfies. Jesus provides newfound peace and joy in this life and eternity. Only in Him can our souls find rest which we cannot find in things of this world. Let’s keep turning to Jesus and asking Him to satisfy us with the living water that springs up into eternal life.

We will never be paralyzed with disappointment and doubt from the world as long as we keep responding to Jesus in life-transforming faith. In Jesus our souls find rest and strength. Jesus continues to love and pursues us in our brokenness. Jesus came from heaven into this shattered world to save us. He comes to where we are to reach us as we are. His love cannot be deterred by our sin. Our story is that Jesus is the only One who came to redeem our broken life, and give us rest. And let’s take the privilege to share Jesus’ good news with the thirsty and seeking people.