Revelation 22:17 “The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.”

MAKE AN INVITATION LIST

We have an open invitation from the Spirit and the bride to come into the very presence of the Holy One. Isn’t that fantastic? We are invited to be a part of the heavenly hosts.

But look at the next sentence in that verse. We are instructed to also invite others to come. What good is a party without partygoers? What fun is a celebration if you are by yourself? Don’t you want everyone you know to be a part of this eternal celebration?

And finally John says in this verse for all who are thirsty to come quench their thirst with the water of life. Wow! I’m thirsty! How about you? Are you thirsting for the life giving water? Can you be a water bearer to others?

TEACHING MOMENT

The next time your family has a birthday party, read this verse. Talk about how we need to be just as excited to invite everyone to the Savior’s presence as we are to invite our friends and family to our birthday party. Why not invite some of your lost friends to your party and give the Gospel message? Why not give them the “water of life” rather than just punch or soda?

We truly need to teach our children that sharing the joy of Jesus is a thrilling, not scary thing. We need to show them the joy that comes from being obedient in spreading the Gospel, of giving that cool drink of water from the spring of life, Jesus.

Let me ask you a question. When was the last time you shared Jesus with someone? When was the last time you gave a drink to a thirsty soul? When was the last time you issued that call to come to Jesus? Don’t wait! Do it today!