Drink Lots of Fluid

It has become a constant drip-no pun intended. With this summer's heat wave constantly we are told, "Stay hydrated," or "Drink lots of fluids." The newscaster, the weather forecaster, the trip adviser, the coach, the camp counselor, in print, on the TV, on the radio, on the internet, over and over we've heard it "Drink lots of fluids." "Stay hydrated." When I go to the bank, as the teller hands me my receipt and says, "Have a good day, now?" I almost expect her to follow with "And drink of lots of fluid." At Wal-mart as the clerk hands me my change, hearing her, "Thank-you," I'm just sure I will then hear, "Stay hydrated." It has been that constant. I know that it is good advice. However, somehow, I wonder who would not know that when they are hot, dry, thirsty and sweating gallons that they don't need a drink. I guess there are some. It's certainly that way spiritually. There are many who are thirsting to death and don't seem to realize they need a spiritual drink. Jesus promises that there is not only a drink that will hydrate our souls but does far more. As we partake, not only are the deep tissues of our soul satisfied, but the experience begins to overflow from our lives to help and meet the needs of others. He promised, "If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." (John 7:37-38). No dehydration. No stagnant pools. Only clear, rushing water from which to drink, that, once partaken, not only floods our soul, it gushes out to others. Thus, I'll join the chorus: "Drink lots. Stay hydrated." But, I'm speaking spiritually. I can also say, "Get the river. Let it flow. Let it come rushing out."