A man stands on the street corner. He is not peddling wares, but something far greater. He knows his product well, is familiar with every line, every truth, every nuance. He’s waiting for a crowd to gather, for he wants all to hear his words, his promises and proclamations. As the crowd builds, he lifts his voice and says, “Is anyone thirsty? Come, and drink.”
The people stop and begin to listen.
“Come, and drink, even if you have no money.. it’s all free.”
The hot and tired crowd edges closer. The day has been long, and their money short. “Free?” they say, “Nothing is free.”
The man says, “Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good?”
The crowd is really curious now. What does this man know that they do not? “Free” has a good sounds to it. Certainly, this is too good to be true.
The man says, “Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. Listen to me, and you will enjoy the finest foods.”
Everyone is pressing in, ready to learn his secret. What can his scheme be? Looking at this plain man before them, how can he have knowledge of such things? He looks no different than they are in simple clothes and worn sandals. The crowd begins to shout questions, their curiosity is overwhelming.
As the noise builds, he shouts, “Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen to me, and you will find life. Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on Him now while He is near.”
Someone recognizes the man. He is Isaiah, the prophet. Isaiah is not selling food or drink; what he speaks of is not for sale. The drink he speaks of is the water of life, salvation through Christ Jesus. The food, is the Word of God, free nourishment for the soul. Jesus said, “those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” (John 4:14).
The most precious gift in life is free. We only need to seek Him, know Him, and believe.
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