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Water is essential to life.

Did you know roughly three-fourths of the earth's surface is covered by water? That's a lot of water. But guess what? Only 1% of the world's water is usable to us. That's because about 97% it is salt water and then 2% of it is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. So, that leaves us with only 1% of the water on the earth to supply the entire world with this precious commodity necessary for our survival.

Water is absolutely a fundamental part of our lives. It is easy to forget how dependant we are on it. Our very survival depends on water. Did you experts have ranked water as second only to oxygen as essential for life?

Here are some interesting facts: the average adult is 55-75% water; 2/3 of your body weight is water; a human embryo is more than 80% water; a newborn baby is 74% water. Everyday your body must replace 2 1/2 quarts of water. Since such a large percentage of our bodies is water, water figures heavily in how our bodies function. We need lots of clean water to stay healthy. Aside from aiding in digestion and absorption of food, water regulates body temperature and blood circulation, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, and removes toxins and other wastes. This "body water" also cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including the spinal cord, from shock and damage.

Did you know dehydration can kill us faster than starvation? And since the plants and animals we eat also depend on water, lack of water could also cause both dehydration and starvation. The scenario becomes bleaker when you realize that water that looks drinkable can contain harmful elements, which could cause illness and death if ingested. This is a huge problem in third world countries where many poor households are forced to rely on contaminated water. According to the World Health Organization, 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water. No wonder so many people are dying.

So, are you starting to get the message? Without water, we would die.

I believe this is why Jesus used the illustration of giving living water to those who drink from Him. Without drinking the living water Jesus offers, you will die, eternally separated from God.

So, has all this talk of water made you a little thirsty? I know I'm more aware of my thirst as I type this and have a big bottle of water on my desk to drink when I'm done.

The funny thing is though, even after drinking this bottle, I'll be thirsty again later and I'll need more water. The thirst will never end… I'll always need more.

But that's not the case with Jesus. Drink from Him and you will never be thirsty. His well will never run dry and He will always give you all you need.

So… come to Jesus. Drink. Quench your thirst.

"Inspiration For You" from Randy Mitchell

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