The Last Day of the Feast of Tabernacles

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. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" But this He spoke of the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive; for the Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:37-39

 

An important daily ritual of the first seven days during the Feast of Tabernacles was for the priests to take water from the Pool of Siloam to the Temple. So Jesus speaking on this last day of this Feast and declaring Himself to provide living water was very significant. Remember too that He told the woman at the well that He was living water (John 4:7-30). Jesus also said He was light of the world (John 8:12). Lighting the menorah was also a joyous time each evening during this festival—as the people faced the light—and then the priests turned with their backs to the sun, facing the Temple reflecting the morning light--proclaiming the Lord as Light. Jesus—the Living Water—the Light of the World. He fulfilled promises in their Jewish ritual. In this He promised the Holy Spirit. Are you listening to Him now? Are you thirsty—can you drink of this living water?

 

If you were wondering, along with me, if the Holy Spirit in the Feast of Tabernacles? Yes, He is there. Yet one more promise and involvement.

 

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, I rejoice in knowing that You are part of the Feast of Tabernacles—and in the realization that Jesus is the fulfillment in this festival as the Living Water and the Light of the World. Living Water—providing for eternal life. Life everlasting. I eagerly wait for the day that begins…oh, yes—it began the day I believed in Jesus as my Savior. Hallelujah!

 

Protect our family and friends in the Charleston, SC area who are experience one of the worst floods in recent history. This is more than "living" water springing forth from the gloomy skies. Have mercy. Ironic that sweet daughter Lisa was born during Typhoon Cora on Okinawa on this same day years ago!

 

Sweetest Happy Birthday, Lisa!

 

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