Jesus alone can satisfy the restless craving of the heart,
and give repose to the mind. Wealth can not do this. Intoxicating drink can not
do it. Worldly pleasure can not do it. Title, rank, learning, power,—all are
worthless unless the name is enrolled in the Lamb’s book of life.
In the prayer which Christ offered to His Father just before
the crucifixion, He said, “This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent.” Only the religion that
comes from God will lead to God. “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting
life.” There is in his heart a well of living water, the influence of which is
felt by all with whom he associates.
To the weary and heavy laden Christ says, “Come unto Me, ...
and I will give you rest.” Restless, craving, exhausted heart, think of the
Saviour’s words, “Whosoever drinketh of this water that I shall give him shall
never thirst.” Drink from the wells of worldly pleasure, and you will thirst
again. Drink of the water of life, and you will be satisfied and refreshed; for
it will be in you “a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” Love and light
and truth and life are
found in the everlasting gospel.
Come, ye who labor and are heavy laden, come to the living water. “Let him that
is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
